CDS Intern

About the Role

The Central Engineering team is responsible for optimizing internal tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and user satisfaction across Costco Wholesale. As a UX/UI Designer Intern, you will join a team focused on transforming internal processes into intuitive digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
• Works independently and within a team environment.
• Pays attention to detail, is self-motivated with the ability to follow instructions and completes assignments on time.
• Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
• Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
• Uses a variety of iterative design methods to drive thoughtful design decisions, including sketches, process flows, wireframes, and interactive simulations/prototypes.
• Creates interactive simulations/prototypes to help project teams, stakeholders, and users explore and understand proposed business solutions.
• Supports the Enterprise Design System by testing new tools and contributing to conversations.
• Creates new components, engages users, and explores AI for modernizing processes, such as validating compliance.
• Collaborates with engineers to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and internal user needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Figma (for creating wireframes, high-fidelity interactive prototypes, and maintaining design components)
• Online portfolio demonstrating working knowledge of current best practices and tools for design, accessibility, and UX Research.
• Familiarity with frontend code and/or frameworks and techniques.
• Ability to iteratively refine designs based on stakeholder feedback, user testing data, and team collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and stay well organized.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail).

Qualifications

• Currently maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college, or university.
• The internship program is a 12-week paid program, running mid-June to early September, located in Issaquah, WA. Interns are required to be in the office 5 days a week. Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the intern.

Recommended

• Experience maintaining Figma component libraries.
• Applying WCAG2.1AA accessibility guidelines to all design artifacts.
• Experience leveraging AI design software or generative tools to streamline workflows, ideate concepts, or enhance visual assets.
• Basic understanding of natural-language programming concepts ("vibe coding").
• Proficiency in applying responsive principles (fluid grids, media queries).
• Familiarity with agile software development.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume