Intern, Design

About the Role

The US Foods Summer Internship Program offers students the chance to apply academic knowledge in a real-world business setting. Interns are assigned impactful projects, receive guidance from a manager and a mentor, and gain exposure to executive leadership. This is a full-time, paid position (40 hours/week, June-August) with potential for full-time transition post-graduation. This role is hybrid, combining onsite and remote work.

Basic Purpose

As an Experience Design Intern, you will contribute to projects focused on creating engaging and intuitive digital experiences. You will assist with design explorations, create visual comps, and prepare prototypes. This role provides hands-on experience with design tools and processes, collaborating with the Experience Design team and other partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate design explorations of various fidelity levels (sketches to high-res) and semi-interactive prototypes using Figma, Sketch, or similar tools.
• Work on 1-2 design projects at different stages and contribute to additional team efforts.
• Help evolve digital system standards for cohesive experiences across US Foods digital platforms.
• Participate in and help organize design-thinking workshops; use empathy mapping to define user personas.
• Support research activities that drive end-user advocacy.
• Maintain accountability for design quality, timelines, and overall user experience.
• Clearly articulate and present design-related topics to colleagues.
• Actively receive and incorporate feedback, while providing constructive input to peers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Design (UX, Industrial, Visual/Graphic, or related).
• Students between their Junior and Senior years, or between their 1st and 2nd years of graduate school, are eligible.
• Design portfolio showcasing creativity, process, and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail in design work.
• Ability to communicate ideas through sketches, illustrations, and wireframes.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team discussions and presentations.
• Openness to collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic organizational and time management skills, with a desire to grow.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, systems, and processes.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles (design thinking, empathy mapping, personas).
• Basic experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar).
• Exposure to usability testing, surveys, or user interviews.
• Curiosity about user needs, behaviors, and design trends.
• Creativity in generating fresh perspectives and solutions.
• Potential to accompany a team member on a ride-along for travel.
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to commute to the US Foods location.

Internal/External Relationships

• Internal: Experience Design team colleagues, Product Owners, Project Managers, Developers, and other cross-functional digital partners.
• External: Sales / Team members partners and end customers.