Intern, User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) Design

SquareTrade is the fastest growing company of its kind. We’re revolutionizing a $30b industry with service innovation and attention to customer satisfaction. We partner with some of the largest, most sophisticated retailers and carriers in the world (Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot to name a few), consistently win industry awards, have received tens of thousands of 5-star reviews… and we’re just getting started. A member of the Allstate family, SquareTrade has headquarters in San Francisco and London. We are currently expanding in Europe and Asia Pacific, including Japan and Australia.

Job Description
SquareTrade Product UX team is looking for a UX/UI Design Intern to design service experiences that make our complex logistics processes seem fast and easy. In this role, you will be able to apply user-centered design thinking principles and best practices and work closely with cross-functional teams. As we are working on updating our DSM (Design System), we would like your help with it.

Responsibilities include:

• Take inventory of the existing web and native apps to find components
• Organize these components in our new Design System
• Update components according to the new style guide
• Work closely with the UX Design Team and User Researchers to learn best Design System practices and how companies use them to build products
• To be successful with this internship, you should be familiar with Figma (most popular design tool) or be willing to learn it.

Qualifications

• Familiar with or willing to learn Figma design tool
• Want to learn/have UX/UI design skills
• Must have a UX/UI portfolio with at least 2 case studies
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an undergradutate program at a US based college or university degree program and also be enrolled for the Fall 2022 semester
• Candidate must be a rising juior or senior majoring in UX/UI or closely related major
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Must be available to start on internship cohort start date (June 6) and complete ten week program
• Previous work/volunteer experience or relevant coursework in identified area(s) of interest
• Can work in the US without employment sponsorship

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of GSuite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
• Ability to work in group settings and/or independently
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation

(California Only) Pursuant to applicable law, SquareTrade estimates the possible base pay for this role, if hired in California, to be within the following range: $24-$30 per hour)

Additional Information

Some of the benefits of working at Squaretrade include:

• Connectivity reimbursement directly in your paycheck
• Wellness allowance
• Respect for your work-life balance
• A paid volunteer day to give back to the community
• We work on developing careers based on what people enjoy

The Team: http://www.squaretrade.com/leadership

SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status.

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