Job Description
The UX Team @ AIR Worldwide is searching for a User Experience (UX) Design Coop to work alongside our User Experience Designers. This is an intern level production role on our User Experience team. You will learn from some of the best minds in the industry on how to design compelling, simple and powerful user interfaces and workflows for desktop and online experiences. Key learnings include wire framing, usability testing, creating interactive prototypes, working on a design system and other client and product deliverables. Depending on your experience, you may have responsibility for smaller projects as you grow into your position. This is a great entry-level opportunity to develop a solid foundation as you become a full-fledged User Experience Designer.
IS THIS YOU?
Candidates must be able to design and present proof-of-concepts, iterate designs rapidly, incorporate feedback from partners, and keep meticulous documentation of interaction patterns. Designs should support business goals, follow contemporary user-centered design principles, and adhere to technical capabilities and limitations.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
· Have an understanding of Agile methodology
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Strong communication skills and prior experience working closely with and presenting design ideas
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
· Candidates must be a registered student in an undergraduate or master’s degree program for Computer Science, Human Factors, HCI, or related design field
· Preferred prior work or internship experience in a related field
· Candidates must be available to work on-site d
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
· Experience with prototyping and visual design tools such as Axure and the Adobe Creative Suite or related
· Knowledge of web-based UI development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.js, etc. is a PLUS!
· You have some experience in Interaction Design, Visual Design and/or User Research
· Portfolio that includes a variety of samples
PERKS + LIFE @ AIR What matters to you matters to us. We come from all corners of the world to make big ideas happen. Our work, our culture, and programs provide the challenges you crave, empowerment you need, and reinforcement you deserve.
· Citizenship: We are a part of our local communities, and we make a conscious effort to give back.
· Recognition: Appreciation for a job well done is expressed openly and often at AIR.
· Mentorship: Our Mentorship Program allows you to delve deeper into a variety of topics through a one on one relationship with a colleague, so you can focus on what you think is most important for your professional development.
· Diversity: With offices around the globe, our workforce is made up of professionals from many different backgrounds. At AIR Worldwide diversity is a part of our culture.
· Bagel Friday’s & fresh fruit
· Exciting Downtown Copley square location
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AIR Worldwide (AIR), a member of the Verisk Insurance Solutions group at Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. AIR founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes and terrorism in 90 countries. AIR offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented minds in the industry.
Qualifications null Additional Information
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