Introduction
Join IBM's worldwide design organization for AI Applications, where our mission is to empower users to do their best work through intuitive and visually engaging interfaces.
As a Designer, you'll play a crucial role in creating end-to-end customer experiences for AI-enabled solutions that help businesses make informed, data-driven decisions.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Design Intern, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of designers, developers, and product managers to create intuitive, accessible, and visually cohesive enterprise software experiences.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full design lifecycle—from research and ideation to prototyping and visual refinement—while contributing to real-world projects that impact users and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma.
- Refine UI components, icons, and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of design components and reusable assets.
- Collaborate with UX researchers to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Apply accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and design system guidelines to all work.
- Participate in design critiques, brainstorming sessions, and Design Thinking workshops.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, including developers and PMs.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Required technical and professional expertise
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in UX Design, Visual Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- A portfolio showcasing design thinking, UI/UX skills, and visual design work.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, or Photoshop.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to learn and openness to feedback.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with collaborative tools like FigJam, Miro, or Mural.
- Exposure to HTML/CSS or front-end development (not required, but helpful).
- Experience with motion design tools (e.g., After Effects, Lottie) is a plus.
- Understanding of metrics like engagement, retention, or conversion rates.
- Interest in accessibility, design systems, and enterprise product design
