Designer Intern-Austin-TX

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IBM is seeking a creative and collaborative Designer Intern to join its product team. The role supports the creation of intuitive, user-centered experiences for enterprise software by conducting research, developing interaction and visual designs, and collaborating with product, engineering, research, and customer success teams.

Responsibilities

Apply design thinking methodologies to identify and solve user problems Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle Design intuitive experiences that improve usability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction Participate in user interviews, usability studies, and customer feedback sessions Analyze user behavior, pain points, and workflows to inform design decisions Translate research findings into actionable design recommendations Collaborate with researchers to validate design concepts and solutions Partner closely with Product Managers and Developers to define product requirements and user experiences Contribute to product strategy by bringing a user-centered perspective to planning discussions Facilitate design workshops, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative ideation activities Ensure design solutions align with business goals and technical constraints Create engaging, accessible, and consistent visual experiences Develop interaction patterns that support user productivity and efficiency Contribute to and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable components Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles

Qualifications: Strong understanding of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design principles Experience creating wireframes, journey maps, prototypes, and design specifications Ability to solve complex user problems through thoughtful design solutions Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, color, and hierarchy Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent Experience with prototyping tools and design collaboration platforms Familiarity with design systems and component-based design methodologies Bachelor's Degree