UX/UI Design Intern

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Arena is looking for a passionate and talented User Experience/User Interface Product Design Intern to join our Product Team and change the way manufacturers design and build their products. 

 

At Arena, a PTC Business, we help high-tech manufacturers and medical device companies create products that change the world. Our cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management (QMS) software is used by leading product innovators like Nutanix, Bio-Rad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix.  

 

As a UX/UI Product Design Intern at Arena, you will learn to work with the product team to craft and improve new and existing web-based digital experiences. The Arena design team is committed to developing the highest quality PLM software with a user-first mindset. We are looking to hire a User Experience/User Interface design intern with strong User Experience Research skills along with the ability to improve and polish our design library. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with product managers, customers, and members of the Design and Engineering team to identify user needs and product specifications. 

Understand the latest trends in technology and design to inform potential solutions 

Recommend best product requirements based on UX understanding and research. 

Create design prototypes utilizing the Arena design library and high UI standards 

Create new design components when needed and assist in the continued development of our design library 

Participate in design discussions and collaborative sessions with the design team and product team members 

Present design work to various teams and be able to identify and defend user needs and UX recommendations 

Be an advocate for our users by carefully weighing user impact, business impact, and level of effort with your own recommendations. 

Communicate technical details in a simple, understandable manner 

Help define the process and best practices for initial design and UX research 

 

Requirements: 

Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field 

Portfolio or samples of strong UI/UX work demonstrating your understanding and use of user-centric design research 

Experience designing with Sketch, Figma, or equivalent design tools 

Impeccable attention to detail with “pixel perfect” perfection. 

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills 

Strong communication, negotiation, and influence skills 

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, easily adapting to changing project requirements and schedules. 

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

 

PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated average hourly rate for this position is $32/hour.  This rate reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's major, degree currently being pursued and location. 

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