UX/UI Designer Intern
American Chemical Society - Washington, DC
posted 2 days ago
About the position
The Digital Product Experience (DPX) Department at ACS drives innovation in digital channels to enhance communication and collaboration within the chemistry community. Its mission is to develop and refine powerful online platforms that advance the chemical enterprise, with a focus on the quality and effectiveness of ACS's digital properties, including ACS.org. DPX oversees digital product development and customer experience strategy, covering areas such as design, application development, user research, experience and content strategy, and web operations. By collaborating with stakeholders, DPX ensures a user-centered, high-quality digital experience. The department is committed to creating and enhancing digital products that meet the evolving needs of members and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with UX Designers and product managers to translate user needs into visually appealing and functional designs.
- Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.
- Collaborate with developers to implement design solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies.
- Assist with the design and development of ACS Design System.
Requirements
- Strong visual design skills and a keen eye for detail
- Currently enrolled or a recent graduate in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of UX design principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for creating user-centered designs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
Benefits
- Hourly pay based on education level: Rising Junior-$23.00; Rising Senior-$24.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $27.00.
- Hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per week with flexibility for remote work.
