Spring Product Design Co-op - Hybrid (16 Weeks)

IBM

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Design is seeking a Product Design Co-op student in Durham for a 16-week, full-time internship. You will craft wireframes and prototypes, collaborate with designers, researchers, developers, and product managers throughout the full design lifecycle, turning ideas into interactive experiences used by IBM customers worldwide.

The role emphasizes accessibility, reusable components, and alignment with the Carbon Design System.

Qualifications

Active enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s program.
Able to pause coursework for 16 weeks Spring 2027.
Interest in product design and UX.

Responsibilities

Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma.
Contribute to UI components, icons, and layouts aligned with the Carbon Design System.
Document reusable design components and interaction patterns.
Collaborate with UX researchers to gather insights and validate designs.
Apply accessibility standards and design system guidelines to all work.
Join design critiques, ideation sessions, and Design Thinking workshops.
Present design concepts and rationale to cross-functional stakeholders.