The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for User Experience Design Interns. You will work with product managers and engineers to decide how the users will be interacting with the product.
If you are an upbeat and dedicated individual who loves to ensure a successful customer experience with new technology solutions, and you are looking for a technical internship, keep reading!
About:
This internship position represents an unusual and exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We are committed to the well-being of our employees and supporting them in becoming their best self. Our focus on physical and mental health, financial security, and personal and professional development helps employees create more energy, purpose, and balance in life.
Benefit options are designed to help employees care for their families and pursue other meaningful endeavors. Our benefits include:
Flexible work schedules that include remote and hybrid options for certain positions
On-site fitness centers
Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at http://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org
Work Schedule:
This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Internships will start either January or May of 2025. Normal office hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
The offices are located in either Riverton, UT or Lehi, UT. Remote or hybrid options are available.
Get experience supporting systems and delivering services to users at Church headquarters and millions of users throughout the world.
Front-end web design
Work to ensure all communications and materials meet Church standards
Graphic design skills advantageous
Strong communication and collaboration skills will be used
We work in an agile development environment
Transfer user insights into quality user experiences
Assist product managers in developing successful product launch activities, including training, awareness activities, targeted communications, etc.
Work with state-of-the art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
Mentor with highly experienced IT professionals
We help hasten the Lord's work
Be a member of a creative, spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture
You must have a portfolio and attach it to your application, or provide the URL on your resume.
You should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Solid business presentation skills (articulates technical concepts clearly - visually and verbally)
Technology background is desired.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with and providing information to management levels will be needed.
Creative problem-solving skills, thinking conceptually and crafting elegant solutions
Knowledge of User Interface/Interaction, design principles and iconography
Knowledge of technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, XML, mobile, Responsive Design Techniques
Knowledge in user experience methods, design principles, problem-framing skills
Knowledge of branding, marketing or content strategy experience
Experience with mockups and wireframes
Project management experience is desired.
Portfolio of work
Helpful to have taken the following courses: CS 471, User Interface Evaluation and Design, OR CS 371–Human-Computer Interaction OR both, as well as ART 337– User Experience Design or equivalent
Apply/Screening Process: Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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