About the role#
As a User Experience Designer Intern, you will work within our Corporate/Support Services team in Omaha. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship. You will contribute to our employee-owned culture and work directly with designers, developers, and business stakeholders to build digital experiences.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with project teams to create intuitive digital experiences.
- Assist in the production of user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Take part in user research and usability testing to identify user needs and design improvements.
- Apply accessibility standards and design systems to ensure consistency.
- Use research insights and feedback to refine your work and present design decisions to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Pursuit of a degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with design and prototyping tools like Figma.
- Strong visual design, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of user-centered design, usability, and accessibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A commitment to participating in our employee-owned culture.
- A portfolio or examples of design work are welcome.
Location & details#
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Local candidates are preferred for this position.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm that provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The company operates globally across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy, and water resources. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it employs over 17,000 people. It maintains a large network of offices to support its diverse project portfolio.
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