UX Design Internship - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is offering an entry-level UX internship in Minneapolis for a 10-week Summer 2027 program. The role supports new UX talent with structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to a global UX team.

You will design product experiences under UX Leads, participate in user research, prototype options, consider accessibility, and present to teams. The program can lead to a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Awareness and some experience with user-centered design.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Interaction Design, Visual Design or Information Architecture.
• Exposure to user-centered design practices.
• Developing understanding of Accessibility Guidelines.
• Foundational communication and presentation skills.
• Current student working towards a 4-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Design product experiences under the guidance and direction of UX Leads.
• Participate in user research to better understand user needs.
• Ideate and prototype to explore different options meeting requirements and user expectations.
• Begin incorporating Accessibility considerations in product design.
• Present work to Design Leads and your specific team.

Skills

Diversity & perspective

User-centered design awareness

Interaction Design

Visual Design

Information Architecture

Accessibility guidelines

Communication & presentation

Student status (4-year degree)

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree

Job description

This position is entry-level position that starts in Summer 2027.

Starting Hourly Rate $34.00 per hour.

Our UX Design Summer Internship opportunity is a 10-week program centered around supporting new UX talent. The UX Internship Program provides a structured, supportive environment for entry-level UX talent to launch your career with an established global UX team. You will contribute to meaningful projects, develop your business knowledge, and make meaningful connections with our team members.

• This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

About You

Target is looking for highly motivated User Experience Designers who will be part of multi-disciplinary teams committed to designing the future retail experiences for our guest and team members. Our UX interns will focus on ideation, interaction design, prototyping, and delivery of UX designs. You will also find opportunities to participate throughout user-centered design processes and should have a desire to continually broaden and improve your skills.

What you opportunities will be provided in the UX Internship program

• Develop your craft skills in user experience
• Dive into creating innovative solutions that make a difference for our guests and team members
• Work and share ideas, information and innovation with our extensive team of UX professionals
• Development through training, mentorship and access to senior leaders
• Become eligible for a full-time position

What You Will Be Doing

• Design product experiences under the guidance and direction of UX Leads
• Participate in user research to better understand user needs
• Ideate and prototype to explore different options meeting requirements and user expectations
• Begin incorporating Accessibility considerations in product design
• Present work to Design Leads and your specific team

Key Skills You Bring To The UX Internship

• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Awareness and some experience with user-centered design
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Interaction Design, Visual Design or Information Architecture
• Exposure to user-centered design practices
• Developing understanding of Accessibility Guidelines
• Foundational communication and presentation skills
• Current student working towards a 4-year degree

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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