Designer Spring Co-op 2027
IBM
Durham, NC1d agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This is a 16‑week Co‑Op position for actively enrolled undergraduate students interested in gaining hands‑on, practical experience while contributing to real IBM projects.
- Term: Spring 2027 semester (January 19 - May 7).
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week). Students must not be enrolled in concurrent coursework.
- Future Opportunity: Eligible candidates should be available for a full-time role between December 2027 and August 2028 upon degree completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma.
- Contribute to UI components, icons, and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
- Help document reusable design components and interaction patterns.
- Collaborate with UX researchers to gather insights and validate designs.
- Apply accessibility standards and design system guidelines.
- Join design critiques, ideation sessions, and Design Thinking workshops.
- Present design concepts and rationale to cross‑functional stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at the time of application and returning to complete the degree after the co-op.
- Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) at an IBM location for 16 weeks between Jan 19 - May 7, 2027.
- Available to start full-time between December 2027 and August 2028.
- A portfolio demonstrating design thinking, UI/UX fundamentals, and visual design skills.
- Experience with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Illustrator, or Photoshop.
- Understanding of user‑centered design, accessibility, and responsive design.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning and openness to feedback.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Familiarity with collaborative tools such as FigJam, Miro, or Mural.
- Exposure to HTML/CSS or front‑end development.
- Experience with motion design tools (After Effects, Lottie).
- Interest in design systems or metrics such as engagement and retention.