As a UX Designer Intern 2027 on the Quantum team at IBM Research, you will work at the intersection of science, design, and culture to evolve user experiences across digital products. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate complex technical requirements into human-centered designs for the quantum computing technology stack. Your daily responsibilities include designing user flows, mockups, and interfaces while partnering with stakeholders to turn research and functional constraints into valuable UI enhancements. To succeed, you must possess strong visual design skills in typography and composition, alongside proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. You will also utilize AI tools for prototyping and potentially contribute to the Carbon or IBM Design systems. This role focuses on making complex quantum computing technologies more accessible to a specialized user base of researchers and developers.
Design user flows, mockups, and interfaces using a user-centered approach.
Translate technical constraints and user research into functional UI enhancements.
Create high-fidelity designs and prototypes using Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Communicate design decisions and technical details to advocate for user needs during development.
Review mockups with end users and stakeholders to validate design direction and feasibility.
Develop experiences for complex technical platforms tailored to researchers and developers.
Apply IBM Design systems and Carbon standards to ensure consistent product experience.
Utilize AI tools to streamline the design workflow and generate prototypes.
What we're looking for
High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
Experience designing user flows, mockups, and interfaces using a user-centered approach.
Experience partnering with design, product, and development stakeholders to translate research and constraints into UI enhancements.
Strong visual design skills including composition, typography, illustration, and responsive design.
Ability to communicate design decisions and technical details to advocate for users and aid development.
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop to create mockups and high-fidelity designs.
Experience with AI tools (preferred); experience with Carbon or IBM Design systems (preferred); experience with complex technical platforms (preferred).
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