UX Design Intern

Apply by: Friday, October 23
Schedule: Flexible, Part-time, 15–20 hours/week (see below for more details)
Term: End of October—End of April, potential for extension
**Salary Range: $17.00–$20.00 per hour**
Additional Request: Please include a portfolio or website.

Simantel is seeking a curious, creative and collaborative UX Design Intern to join our team in-person at our Peoria, Illinois office. As the Nation's Leader for Industrial Marketing, we combine deep industry expertise with innovative thinking to create meaningful experiences for some of the world's leading industrial brands.

This paid internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience creating thoughtful, innovative and functional digital experiences while contributing to real client projects in a fast-paced agency environment.

Working alongside experienced UX designers and other creative professionals, you'll help develop user-centered design solutions, contribute to wireframes and prototypes, and support the documentation of functional requirements. You'll also gain exposure to how UX design supports broader client goals while strengthening your technical skills, creative thinking and collaborative abilities.

If you're passionate about interactive design, emerging technology and creating positive experiences for users, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Simantel is the Nation's Leader in Industrial Marketing, bringing 40(ish) years of experience helping heavy-industry brands connect with their audiences through strategic, creative and customer-focused marketing solutions. Our long-standing client relationships and deep understanding of B2B products, services and complex distribution networks allow us to deliver meaningful experiences throughout the customer journey.

All the work Simantel does supports our comprehensive approach to Customer Experience (CX). We've built our business on crafting positive, engaging customer experiences at every point in the industrial consumer journey. To start, we go back to the beginning: the individual. Our obsessive customer focus shines a spotlight on the person behind the product – who they are, what they think, how they act and where they live.

Located in downtown Peoria, Illinois, with Simantelites across 20+ states, we staff expert researchers, strategists, analysts, designers, writers, developers, videographers and more. Whether it's a stand-alone strategy, an activation project, or a mix of both, we keep projects running on time and on budget with our agile project management skills. From beginning to end and every place in between, we've got it covered.

Why intern at Simantel?

• Fun, fast-paced environment where it's all about the people
• Hands-on experience contributing to real client projects
• Direct contact with leadership
• Mentorship with experienced Simantelites
• Potential to secure a permanent position upon graduation

As a UX Design Intern, your objective is:

To support the development of thoughtful, innovative and functional user experiences across interactive mediums; collaborate with the UX Design team to translate client needs into user-centered solutions; and contribute to assigned projects while building practical design skills.

The outcomes I need to produce for clients are:

• User-centered design concepts and project deliverables that support client needs and create positive experiences for users.
• Wireframes, prototypes and other design contributions that apply interactive design principles across mobile, touch and other digital experiences.
• Clear documentation of functional requirements, including relevant functionality, tracking and data collection needs, with guidance from project team members.
• Timely, accurate completion of assigned project tasks through collaboration and regular communication with team members.

The outcomes you need to produce for the agency are:

• Reliable support for the UX Design team and its active projects.
• Thoughtful, well-executed work that contributes to the quality of the team's solutions and inspires teammates and clients.
• A positive, collaborative team environment through active participation, idea sharing and a willingness to learn.

To produce these outcomes, you need to:

• Ask questions, seek feedback and contribute ideas throughout the design process.
• Learn about clients' businesses and Simantel's service line offerings to recognize opportunities to improve existing and new experiences.
• Collaborate with team members to align work with project requirements, timing and client needs.
• Communicate clearly and constructively, sharing perspectives in a positive and supportive manner.
• Manage my schedule, prioritize assigned tasks and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to learning new tools and technologies.

The skills and abilities you require are:

• Pursuing a degree in UX Design or relevant coursework; an associate degree or 2+ years of relevant experience is also considered.
• Passion for emerging technology, interactive design and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Flexibility, patience and effective communication when working under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Mac-based Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch or Figma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS or JavaScript is a plus.

Schedule (flexible and agreed upon with hiring manager):

• Working schedule to be no more than 28/hours per week in-person at our Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between hours of 8am-5pm
• Times to be discussed, with flexibility to work Mondays/Fridays as needed or desired

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.
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**This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned.