Visual & UX Designer Intern - IBM Full-time Job

Introduction Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.†Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on! Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, our design philosophy is to help guide people so they can do their best work. Because of designers at IBM planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe. The team you'll be working on is part of the worldwide design organization for AI Applications. AI Applications is an organization in IBM that is responsible for AI-enabled solutions that assist our customers in making more informed and data-driven decisions about how to manage their business. We are looking for a talented designer to help our creative design team deliver great end-to-end customer experiences. Responsibilities Translate actionable insights from the design research team into low and high fidelity mockups, patterns, prototypes, and development-ready specifications. Create high-fidelity mockups, graphics, design patterns, prototypes and demos Participate in conversations around common patterns, assets and efficiencies within the product space. Collaborate directly with your design team and developers to build out, update and modernize software product user interfaces (while using agile methodologies). Design business process scenarios and flows for user interfaces and demos. Share work in progress, along with giving and receiving critique. Understand business problems across our customer set to have context for deliverables. Collaborate with a wide variety of people (design researchers, content designers, developers, product owners, etc.) across our worldwide teams. Plan, lead and moderate virtual and in-person design thinking workshops Required Technical and Professional Expertise Knowledge in solving complex user problems through user interface design, creating mockups and prototypes (low- and high- fidelity), as well as documenting interaction patterns for product UI. Can demonstrate experience with design tools (Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.). Can demonstrate design skills for creating visually compelling artifacts, icons, high fidelity mockups and other graphical elements for user interfaces Knowledge of design principles (typography, layout, imagery, color, creating efficiencies in visual design workflows, etc.) Knowledge with design tools (Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.). Proven communication skills and an ability to drill down to a customer's requirements Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment. Portfolio of previous work must be presented Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise Understand modern design thinking and design trends (including responsiveness and accessibility). Have an appreciation for detail — every pixel and interaction are important Knowledge in planning & moderating design thinking workshops About Business Unit IBM's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners. This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date. Your Life @ IBM Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It's time to define your career. About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. Location Statement When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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