Summer 2022 Internship Program - Digital UX Intern Open to Remote

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Are you passionate about customers? Do you want to create unique experiences that both excite as well as solve issues? Are you a problem solver who enjoys using data, design language, business trends and technology? If so, the User Experience team at Designer Brands is eager to talk to you!

Our mission is to create a world-class end-to-end experience for all our customers across our touchpoints: our 500+ stores, our award-winning digital platforms and marketing channels.

We are looking for an intern to join our UX team in Summer 2022. The role is responsible for several areas of the design process including analysis and reaction to user needs, architecture of layouts, flows and interactions, and design iteration to achieve a visually elevated UI. The UX Intern will work cross-functionally with a variety of teams to deliver great user experiences and will be expected to be versed in research methodology and current design trends.
 

REPORTS TO:
User Experience Supervisor

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Craft intuitive and shippable product experiences, leveraging DSW design standards, industry best practices and customer feedback *Produce design deliverables utilizing the Sketch app, InVision and/or other prototyping tools: (Detailed site maps, user & task flows, customer journeys, taxonomies, wireframes, elevated UI design & mockups) *Showcase your work in cross-functional design reviews for all necessary features *Evaluate competitor and industry websites to provide a meaningful analysis of findings *Plan and help conduct user research, including user interviews, usability testing, task analysis and contextual inquiry *Operate in an agile development environment, working closely with product owners, engineers, analytics, and QA *Collaborate closely with agile teams to work through design details during the development of code
 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

*Proficient in Sketch App (Preferred), Figma, or XD. Working knowledge of InVision and other design tools. *​​​Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS. *Communication and presentation skills with ability to clearly present work and articulate the rationale for decisions that led to it. *Confidence and self-motivation to drive forward projects that will improve the user's experience
 

EXPERIENCE:

*1-3+ years of customer focused design and research experience
 

EDUCATION:

*Must be working towards or completed a Bachelor's Degree in a design, research, or computer science related field.
 

COMPETENCIES:
SETTING GOALS - Creates and follow effective plans. Anticipates risks, creates contingency plans. Aligns plans with goals. Allocates adequate resources. Accepts and supports change. Willing to take risks and suggests new ideas, approaches. Takes initiative. Seeks out learning activities. 

 

WORKING WITH OTHERS - Clearly articulates own, other's goals. Promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others. Delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Considers multiple perspectives. Handles conflict, pressure, uncertainty and adapts independently. Meets commitments. Dedicated to working with business partners on their expectations.

 

GETTING RESULTS - Personally accountable for work performance targets and achieving results. Prioritizes well. Anticipates and handles obstacles effectively. Makes good, timely decisions. Can simply and process complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Meets deadlines, works until finished.

 
 

 

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