User Experience Design (UX) Intern

About the Role

Shure is seeking a talented User Experience Design (UX) Intern to join their team for a twelve-week summer program in 2027. This intern will create intuitive, effective, and engaging software applications for new and existing Shure products. The internship can be Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid based in Niles, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to design projects from inception to launch.
• Collaborate with product managers on product requirements, focusing on user experience, ease-of-use, performance, and efficiency of software applications.
• Produce multiple concepts and prototypes for internal use, usability testing, and customer review.
• Leverage rapid prototyping and customer interaction to make informed design decisions.
• Work with developers to ensure technical feasibility of designs and guide the interface through the development process.
• Assess and document user needs and use-cases by meeting with end users.
• Contribute to high-level design patterns and specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong systems thinking, UX concepting, wireframing, UI architecture, and feature scoping skills.
• Competent-to-expert knowledge of design & documentation tools such as Adobe CC, Figma, Abstract.
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Angular JS, and other web libraries.
• Experience with UI platforms like Material Design, iOS, Bootstrap.
• User-centered design perspective and use of common methodologies.
• Excellent critical listening, analytic, writing, and presenting skills.
• Cross-platform projects and experience is preferred (web, mobile, installed).
• Experience with products for audio or AV/IT professionals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Working towards a BA or MA in HCI or related program.
• Passion for usability and effective, attractive, and simple User Interfaces.
• Skilled at UX design with a fundamental understanding of SW and solid visual sensibilities.
• Self-motivated to learn and utilize new technologies and tools.
• Ability to excel in a team atmosphere as a member of a fast-moving multi-disciplinary group.
• Proactive in identifying issues and risks along with potential solutions.
• Flexible and able to change course quickly.
• A portfolio of work samples is required.