Mercury Marine: UX/UI Design Intern

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

Job summary

Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a UX/UI Design Intern to join a hands-on team developing helm to stern experiences for on- and off-boat use. You will collaborate with industrial designers, UI designers and usability professionals to elevate user experiences.

This paid internship runs May–August 2027, requires full-time availability, and offers learning opportunities through real-world projects, prototyping, and rapid feedback, with a pay range of $18–$27.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI or related field.
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full‑time (40 or more hours per week) during the months May through August of 2027.
• Experience with User Interface design, HCI – Human Computer Interaction design and/or Lo‑fidelity prototype creation
• Ability to tell a compelling user story
• Ability to provide clear, insightful, and actionable design critiques
• Experience with Figma, Sketch UI design software & proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Responsibilities

• Execute functional designs with the highest-level of usability to maximize customer desire / market success
• Improve product usability and intuitiveness

Skills

UI/UX design

Lo-fi prototyping

User storytelling

Usability testing

Education

Bachelors degree in Graphic Design/UX/UI

48 credits completed

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

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.

User Experience (UX/UI) Design Intern

Location: Plant 10- Fond Du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $18.00 - $27.50 per hour

Visa 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: Yes

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.

Essential Functions

• Execute functional designs with the highest-level of usability to maximize customer desire / market success
• Improve product usability and intuitiveness

Be An Ambassador For

• Research – understanding our customers
• Empathy for customers experience
• Rapid, lo-fidelity prototyping
• Framing and telling the user story
• Being visual in your work
• Radical collaboration

In 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 result
• Act as a liaison to all areas of the organization while you drive design execution

Diversity 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 field
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full‑time (40 or more hours per week) during the months May through August of 2027.
• Experience with User Interface design, HCI – Human Computer Interaction design and/or Lo‑fidelity prototype creation
• Ability to tell a compelling user story
• Ability to provide clear, insightful, and actionable design critiques
• Experience with Figma, Sketch UI design software & proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of dev. processes

Working 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 week
• Feedback 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.

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