UX Designer Intern

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is offering a UX Design Internship located in Portland, OR. Interns gain real-world experience across UI/UX development, research, prototyping, and validation of digital interfaces for DTNA brands. The role spans ideation to on-truck validation with collaboration across global teams.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a bachelor's or higher, with UX-focused majors preferred. The program offers hybrid work, relocation support to Portland, and potential transition to

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher, or have recently graduated within 1 year of May/June start.
• Majors preferred include HCI, UX/Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, or CS with a UX focus.
• Strong expertise in Figma, Adobe Suite, and similar tools.
• Experience developing and using Design Systems; prototyping tools like Figma/Protopie.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Articulates, develops, and models the end user experience including the visual design to simplify interaction.
• Supports the design, development, documentation, and debugging of the user interface to optimize UX; contribute to Design Systems updates.
• Develop interactive prototypes of vehicle features.
• Apply Design Thinking methodology in projects to deliver thoughtful design solutions.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Skills

UX Design

Design Thinking

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

HCI/UX/CS with UX focus

Tools

Figma

Adobe Suite

Design Systems

Protopie

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

We are offering an internship position for an User Experience Designer to support us shaping the future UI/UX solutions for Daimler Truck and all its brands. You will be working on research, design, development, documentation, prototyping, and validation of the digital user interface to provide the best user experience to our customers. You will be involved in all development states from ideating to on-truck validation.

The Digital User Experience Team focuses on the digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally. Customer-focused design of digital user interfaces for all vehicle features based on research and state-of-the-art guidelines enables us to come up with market-leading solutions.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Articulates, develops, and models the end user experience including the visual design of the application, to make user interaction simple, efficient, and consistent
• Supports the design, development, documentation, and debug process of the user interface to optimize user experience
  Support the development and updates of our Design Systems
• Develop interactive prototypes of vehicle features
• Apply and embrace Design Thinking methodology in projects to deliver thoughtful output in design solutions
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), UX/Interaction Design, Cognitive Psychology, or Computer Science with a UX focus majors preferred
• Strong expertise in software like Figma, Adobe Suite and other similar tools
• Experience developing and using Design Systems
  Prototyping (Figma, Protopie, etc.)
• Detail oriented, reliable, and self-motivated
• Attention to detail and affinity to develop efficient and consistent user experience solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

#LI-Hybrid

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.