Kohler Co-op - User Interface Design

Kohler; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kohler invites qualified graduate students to join its User Experience Co‑Op to help design the next generation of products. You will collaborate with researchers, designers, engineering, and marketing to learn, prototype, and refine concepts that delight customers.

This onsite role in Kohler, Wisconsin, runs May 2027 through December 2027. Strong design tools knowledge (Figma, Adobe CC) and user research participation are expected; eligibility to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in UX Design or related field.
• Experience in design research, UX, or interaction design preferred.
• Proficient with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud; knowledge of Android/iOS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products with researchers and designers.
• Assist in user research, create mock-ups, and participate in design critiques.
• Conduct secondary research and benchmarks to advocate for customers.
• Create interaction designs and UX/UI prototypes for product experiences.
• Write behavior specifications for product UI and app UI.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Android

iOS

Communication

Education

Graduate student in UX Design or related field

Job description

Kohler Co-op - User Interface Design

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite, Kohler, WI

Term: May 2027 through December 2027

Program Overview

As a User Experience CoOp, you will be part of the team todevelop the next generation of innovative products and ensure the solutions areuseful, usable and desirable. Your daily activities evolve from understandingour consumers’ needs, developing design solutions to evaluating and refiningthe concepts. You will have the chance to work with other talented designers,Human Factor researchers, engineering and marketing in an environment thatfosters a culture of curiosity, creativity, innovative problem-solving, andcross-disciplinary collaboration. The ultimate goa l will be to create productsthat improve the level of gracious living for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Work with senior Human Factor researchers and Industrial Designers to support the development of new products as well as ongoing enhancements to existing products.
• Understand consumer needs and behaviors by assisting with user research for existing products, mock-ups, and prototypes, and participating in design critiques.
• Conduct and analyze secondary research, including trend reports, product reviews, and competitive benchmarking, while serving as an advocate for customers throughout product development.
• Create innovative user interaction designs for products and services that stand out in the marketplace and support meaningful customer experiences.
• Contribute to interaction design, build UX/UI prototypes, and write behavior specifications for both product UI and app UI experiences.

Skills/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant work experience in design research, user experience, interaction design, or a related field is preferred
• Proficient with digital design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with a strong understanding of Android and iOS platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly share research insights, design recommendations, and user experience concepts.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.