Introduction

Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you?  If so, read on!

Your Role and Responsibilities

This is a supplemental co-op GRADUATE position for a User Experience Designer with the IBM Global Industry Solutions team in Coppell, Texas.

The Global Industry Solutions team is comprised of Industry Solution Architects, Specialists and Designers who bring IBM together to accelerate solutions to help clients innovate and address their most challenging business problems. This person will work with team members and clients to create high quality proofs-of-concept and generate technical sales assets for the progression or close of solution sales opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate complex problems, scenarios and visions to user centric test-driven solutions, co-creating with the team and our clients
• Leverage creative and artistic design skills to bring solution and solution messaging to life for clients

KEY SKILLS

• Demonstrate a strong design portfolio for review (quality over quantity)
• Demonstrated User Interface and Visual design skills (Composition, typography, color theory)
• Demonstrated understanding of functional user centric design through iteration
• Strong communicator. (English: Fluent)
• Experience with brand guideline and brand design asset management
• Good understanding of design systems (Carbon, iOS, Material design etc.)
• Understanding of responsive design, prototyping, wire-framing, storyboarding and playbacks
• Understanding of design accessibility standards
• Ability to facilitate design workshops with stakeholders

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Knowledge of contemporary design tools including Invision, Adobe CC, Sketch, Figma etc.
• Basic motion graphics skills with Adobe After Effects or other animation software
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative design research methodologies
• Front end programming skills is a plus
• Knowledge of iOS/Android/Material design system
• Understanding of Agile and Design Thinking
• Illustration and iconography skills good to have but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, works well in teams, and quickly adapts to new technologies

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This co-op role will work in the Coppell, TX IBM office once we can safely return. You should reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area
• You must be actively pursuing a GRADUATE technology degree throughout the co-op term, preferably in Design, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction or a related area
• During the school year, you must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and up to full-time during school breaks
• Fluent in English
• IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for these positions, now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Pursuing a GRADUATE technology degree throughout the co-op term, preferably in Design, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction or a related area
• At least 6 months experience in interaction design (work or classroom)
• At least 6 months experience in analyzing client needs, requirements and expectations (work or classroom)
• At least 1 year experience in written, verbal and visual communications skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

None

About Business Unit

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date, where legally permissible. Proof of vaccination status will be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical, pregnancy or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement

IBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:

• 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.
• World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.
• Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.
• Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).
• Select educational reimbursement opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.
• Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.
• Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.