2027 Brands Intern, User Experience Research

About the Role

The User Experience Research Intern works closely with other User Experience Researchers to support the design and development of human-centered products. This is a 12-week, paid internship program (May 17 - August 6, 2027) with a dedicated manager and mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the User Experience Research team to provide usability and human factors support on key projects.
• Execute human-centered design activities and research throughout the product development process.
• Support usability testing by helping with test plan development, lab setup, running cameras, taking notes, analyzing data, creating video clips, and writing reports.
• Create Human Factors guidelines by conducting literature reviews and summarizing requirements.
• Work closely with the product development team to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for product enhancements.
• Lead a CAMP project from start to finish, presenting the project deliverable to a leadership panel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• In the process of getting an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics/Anthropometrics, or related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with activities within the human-centered Design process.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environments.
• Self-motivated and flexible; willing to learn new things.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work 40 hours/week for 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Internship or work experience preferred.
• Proven record of demonstrating the following skills:
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership (significant position preferred)
• Achieving results
• Creativity
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once.
• Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing readiness for a full-time career.