UI/UX Design Intern

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:  

Position Overview:   

Brunswick’s BI-DesignLab (BIDL), a member of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Research Park is seeking a UI/UX Design intern. 

In this role, you would be researching and designing UIUX concepts for the lab.  You would be the leader in the conception, sketching, and high-fidelity rendering of UI designs. Focus on translating ideas and insights into tangible, visual user interfaces.    

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.  

Essential Functions: 

Due to the nature of the Lab, it is difficult to capture all the responsibilities and projects accurately. The following list is not exhaustive but alludes to the kinds of workflow that will be expected.   

• Translate UX research findings, user flows, and wireframes from low to high fidelity user interface designs and concept renderings 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including managers, developers, and other designers, to ensure compelling UI that balances needs of users, business priorities, and capabilities of technologies 

• Participate in concept iteration sessions and contribute to the development of innovative design solutions through user friendly UI design 

• Lead in creating and maintaining design documentation, including design specifications and style guides, and guide development team closely to adhere to delivering best end results 

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.   

Required Qualifications:    

• To be considered for the internship, candidates must have permanent US Work authorization. We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role. 

• Currently enrolled in a BS in 

• Competent and comfortable with hand sketching, wireframing, and creating high-fidelity UI mock-ups 

• Intermediate capability in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Miro, or similar 

• Understanding of UI design principles, design thinking, and common UI frameworks and usability guidelines 

• Portfolio highlighting a variety of projects.   

• Excellent understanding of visual design principles, composition, color theory, and graphic design 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Excellent rendering and mock-up abilities for a variety of user interfaces 

• Experience and knowledge in UI beyond web and app, such as HUDs, multiscreen displays, physical controls, buttons, and other user interfaces 

• Additional capability in other creative software such as but not limited to Blender, Procreate, Sketch, AfterEffects, etc.