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Do it Best lists this User Experience Internship opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
User Experience Internship
nSummer 2027- May 17th through August 13th
nLocation: Fort Wayne, IN
nLevel: Intern
nDivision / Department: Information Technology
nReporting to position: Sr User Experience Designer
nAbout the Role:
nWe're seeking a motivated and curious User Experience Intern to support our user experience team in improving digital tools and onboarding experiences for our members. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about design thinking, user-centered design, and improving how users interact with complex systems.
nYou’ll work on meaningful projects including journey mapping, interface design, and information architecture audits—contributing directly to the improvement of tools used by thousands of member stores.
nThis is a temporary position beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. This internship is paid on an hourly basis.
nNo relocation is offered, candidates must be local to the Fort Wayne, Indiana area for the Summer 2027 timeframe.
nThe Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit.
nResponsibilities include:
nnnShadowing and supporting UX research activities (e.g., usability testing, stakeholder interviews, heuristic evaluations)
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nnAssisting with design creation and interface refinements in Figma (e.g., wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes)
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nnOrganizing and updating journey maps and other design artifacts in Miro
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nnAnalyzing system navigation and structure to recommend improvements of information architecture
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nnPreparing documentation and presentations to share findings with the UX and development teams
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n nEducation and Experience:
nnCurrently pursuing a degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Anthropology, or a related field
n nSkills and Abilities:
nnnExperience with design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, or similar (coursework or project-based)
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nnFamiliarity with UX research methods and usability principles
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nnStrong analytical and visual communication skills
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nnDetail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
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n nBenefits available to you:
nnnExposure to enterprise-level UX projects through hands-on contributions
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nnHelpful mentoring from business leaders within IT and other departments
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nnCollege credit
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n nAbout Do it Best:
nHeadquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
nCulture:
nEach team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
nOur Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
nOur Mission: Making the best even better
nOur Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
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