UX Design Intern

Company: American Specialty Health
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

UX Design Intern

User Experience & Design Remote, California

Description

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking an UX Design Intern to join our Consumer Technology-UXD(CRU) department. This position will gain hands-on experience with Design Thinking and Lean UX process and principles to create high quality digital experiences.

Remote Worker Considerations:

The safety of our employees, both current and future, is ASH's highest priority. At this time, most of our employees are working remotely due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates who are selected for this position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment.

Responsibilities

Work as a part of a team of UX Designers and UX Architects Support customer research to validate designs and discover new insights.
Assist in planning and executing user testing/usability (remote and in person).
Collaborate with developers in a SCRUM environment on a day-to-day basis.
Assist in authoring and editing video content.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months' experience required.
Experience with design or research in an academic, hobbyist or commercial environment.
Experience with sketching or creating digital art/illustrations.
Experience conducting or facilitating research (e.g. market, competitive, usability, enthographic, contextual inquiry).
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop user empathy and advocate for the user, understanding the user's behavior, attitudes, and emotions.
Support and collaborate with development teams during development of products on a day-to-day basis.
Possess a strong passion for UX and/or Design Thinking practices.

Core Competencies

Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations and procedures to develop effective solutions.
Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time with ability to travel within and outside the facility.

Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within the facility. Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

Within facility, normal office conditions, including lighting and ventilation. Minor noise from conversations and general office equipment (telephone, printer, etc.). When required to travel outside the facility, usual weather, traffic and related conditions are applicable. This job posting is not applicable in CO

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (see application details) x6702.

ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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