About the role#
As a UX Designer Intern on the IBM Quantum team, you will work at the intersection of science and design. You will help define and evolve the user experience of IBM Quantum across our digital products. This role involves collaborating with scientists and engineers to make quantum computing more accessible to researchers and developers.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other visionaries to turn complex ideas into reality.
- Define and evolve the user experience for IBM Quantum digital products.
- Partner with cross-disciplinary team members to deliver products that advance the quantum computing technology stack.
- Contribute to making quantum technology more usable for a broad audience.
What you'll need#
- Experience designing user flows, mockups, and interfaces using a user-centered approach.
- Ability to partner with design, product, and development stakeholders to translate user needs into UI enhancements.
- Strong visual design skills covering typography, composition, illustration, and responsive screen design.
- Clear communication skills to explain design decisions and advocate for user needs.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Experience reviewing mockups with stakeholders and end users to validate design feasibility.
- Experience using AI tools to generate prototypes and improve design workflows.
- Excellent organization and time management skills to handle multiple projects.
- Familiarity with design systems, specifically Carbon or the IBM Design language.
- Experience creating digital illustrations or animations.
- Experience working on complex or technical digital platforms.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design or Industrial Design.
Location & details#
- Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- This position is on-site and paid.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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