Mercury Marine: UX/UI Design Intern

Brunswick; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick's Mercury Marine in Fond Du Lac, WI is seeking a UX/UI Design Intern to help craft remarkable user experiences for helm-to-stern boating products. You’ll operate with industrial designers, UI designers, and usability professionals on onsite projects during a full-time summer internship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn rapid prototyping, user storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to world-class recreational boating UX.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI or related field.
• Minimum sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Experience with user interface design and HCI concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional designs with high usability to maximize customer desire.
• Improve product usability and intuitiveness for on- and off-boat experiences.
• Collaborate with designers and software engineers to ensure world-class UX.

Skills

UI/UX knowledge

Figma

Lo-fidelity prototyping

User storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI or related field

Pursuing degree; sophomore status with 48 credits

Tools

Sketch

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next?Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.Mercury Marine: Fond Du Lac, WI - User Experience (UX/UI) Design InternLocation: Plant 10- Fond Du Lac, WIWorkplace Category: OnsiteTravel Required: NoDirect Reports: NoPay Range: $18.00-27.50Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.Relocation: YesInnovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:Position Overview:As a User Experience (UX/UI) Design Intern, you'll be part of creating remarkable user experiences! You will become part of an integral team of designers committed to taking user experience design to the next level at Mercury Marine. You will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified industrial designers, user interface designers and usability professionals who are responsible for developing helm to stern experiences for both ON and OFF boat experiences.You'll learn how to work with a team of designers and software engineers to ensure our experiences are world class in the recreational boating industry.Essential Functions:Execute functional designs with the highest-level of usability to maximize customer desire / market successImprove product usability and intuitivenessBe an ambassador for:Research – understanding our customersEmpathy for customers experienceRapid, lo-fidelity prototypingFraming and telling the user storyBeing visual in your workRadical collaborationIn addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to:Gain confidence in your ability to influence people and manage challenging situations to achieve positive resultAct as a liaison to all areas of the organization while you drive design executionDiversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.Required Qualifications:Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI or related fieldMinimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed creditsAvailability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) during the the months May through August of 2027.Experience with User Interface design, HCI – Human Computer Interaction design and/or Lo-fidelity prototype creationAbility to tell a compelling user storyAbility to provide clear, insightful, and actionable design critiquesExperience with Figma, Sketch UI design software & proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)Working knowledge of dev. processesWorking Conditions:Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work weekFeedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.The anticipated pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.Why Brunswick:Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!About Mercury Marine: Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.Next is Now!We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.Brunswick and Workday Privacy PoliciesBrunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: [e-mail] or 866-278-6942.All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers. If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or [e-mail].#Brunswick Corporation - Mercury MarineFor more information about EEO laws, - click hereBrunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify.