UX Designer Intern

About the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. This internship position is for a User Experience Designer to support shaping the future UI/UX solutions for Daimler Truck and all its brands. The Digital User Experience Team focuses on digital on-truck solutions and works closely with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally. Customer-focused design of digital user interfaces for all vehicle features based on research and state-of-the-art guidelines enables market-leading solutions. Interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate, develop, and model the end user experience, including the visual design of the application, to make user interaction simple, efficient, and consistent.
• Support the design, development, documentation, and debug process of the user interface to optimize user experience.
• Support the development and updates of Design Systems.
• Develop interactive prototypes of vehicle features.
• Apply and embrace Design Thinking methodology in projects to deliver thoughtful output in design solutions.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
• Work on research, design, development, documentation, prototyping, and validation of the digital user interface.
• Be involved in all development stages from ideation to on-truck validation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June).
• Majors preferred: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UX/Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, or Computer Science with a UX focus.
• Strong expertise in software like Figma, Adobe Suite, and other similar tools.
• Experience developing and using Design Systems.
• Prototyping experience (Figma, Protopie, etc.).
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Attention to detail and affinity to develop efficient and consistent user experience solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Location

• Portland, OR US.
• Relocation assistance is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.
• Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote).

Additional Information

• Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US.
• DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.
• Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.
• Benefits include:
• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability).
• Company social events.
• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.