About the role#
As a UI/UX Designer Intern, you will join the Defense Digital and IT Team to support digital projects within the Defense Software Factory. You will work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and help drive digital transformation. This role involves working closely with software engineering teams, product owners, and business users to design and deliver effective digital solutions.
What you'll do#
- Work primarily on discussing software projects with internal teams.
- Create user stories and mock application designs.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to define designs that are easy to use.
- Contribute to and grow the capabilities of the global design system, Cobalt.
- Liaise between product owners, developers, management, and business users to manage needs and timelines.
- Join the global community of experience design practitioners.
- Ensure products and solutions meet accessibility, usability, and design standards.
- Train, guide, and coach developers on design best practices.
- Align work with changes in global design and branding systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university or college working toward at least a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User Experience, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Proficiency or strong interest in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Solid grasp of visual design principles including typography, color theory, accessibility, and layout.
- Experience or awareness of modern software and product ownership practices.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with front-end development concepts like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with marketing, communications, or copywriting.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to react quickly, think creatively, and remain flexible.
- Commitment to a high-performance culture.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, full-time internship position.
- The term is 12 weeks.
- This position is paid and includes a housing stipend and paid time off.
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is a public company based in London. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. The firm specializes in civil aerospace, defence aerospace, power systems, and services. It employs more than 10,001 people.
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