User Experience Designer Intern

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of User Experience Designer Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and business stakeholders to create intuitive digital experiences.
• Assist in creating user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Participate in user research and usability testing to understand user needs and identify improvements.
• Apply design systems, accessibility standards, and UX best practices to create consistent experiences.
• Incorporate feedback and research insights to refine designs and communicate design decisions to project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, or similar design tools.
• Basic understanding of user-centered design, usability, and accessibility principles.
• Strong visual design, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate design ideas and decisions.
• Portfolio or examples of academic, personal, or professional design work welcome.
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.