About the role#
Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a UX/UI Design Intern for Summer 2027. This role focuses on user experiences for physical products, including human-machine interfaces, displays, and controls. You will work with industrial designers, engineers, and product managers to apply user-centered design to real-world tools and equipment.
What you'll do#
- Support UX/UI design activities for product interfaces, displays, and controls.
- Assist with user research, competitive analysis, and the synthesis of findings to inform product decisions.
- Create wireframes, user flows, interface concepts, and prototypes to communicate design direction.
- Translate user, technical, and business requirements into intuitive experiences.
- Participate in design reviews and explain your design rationale to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Iterate on concepts based on usability insights, feedback, and technical constraints.
- Support the maintenance of design standards and documentation to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate with engineering and product management teams throughout the development process.
- Help prepare presentations and materials to explain design concepts and recommendations.
- Contribute to special projects and broader design initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in user experience, product design, or interface design.
- Familiarity with design and prototyping tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Ability to create and communicate wireframes, flows, and interface concepts.
- Strong visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- A portfolio demonstrating design thinking and problem-solving is preferred.
- Exposure to physical product interfaces, embedded systems, or HMI design is a plus.
- Familiarity with usability testing, design systems, or accessibility principles is helpful.
- Interest in designing for professional, industrial, outdoor, or consumer products.
Location & details#
- Location: Valley City, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Compensation: This position is paid with a salary range of $38,600 to $62,200 annually.
About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Stanley Black and Decker is a global industrial company based in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1843, the organization manufactures tools, storage solutions, and fasteners for construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. It employs over 29,000 people across various international locations. The company produces consumer and professional power tools, pneumatic equipment, and outdoor products.
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