UX UI Design Intern at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR

Summary: Daimler Truck North America is a leader in truck design, committed to innovation and inclusivity. As a UX UI Design Intern, you will work with a design team to create user-centered solutions for in-cabin digital experiences across multiple brands, gaining hands-on experience in design projects under the guidance of senior designers. Responsibilities: - Support the creation of user interfaces, design systems, and interaction flows for in-vehicle digital experiences on a global scale for multiple brands - Collaborate on user research efforts, such as interviews, surveys, and usability tests, to inform design decisions - Participate in cross-functional workshops and contribute to ideation sessions on the future of connected vehicle experiences - Assist in creating wireframes, user flows, journey maps, and high-fidelity prototypes - Help document design rationale and provide clear, annotated handoff assets for engineering and development teams - Contribute to user personas, sitemaps, and other design deliverables. Stay updated with UX/UI design trends, tools, and best practices - Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs Required Qualifications: - Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) - A portfolio (academic, internship, or personal projects) that demonstrates strong visual and interaction design skills, curiosity, and problem-solving ability - Basic knowledge of user-centered design principles, design thinking, and willingness to grow into HMI/UX methods and processes - Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (or similar) - Ability to prepare clear, developer-ready design assets and specifications, ensuring smooth handoff and accurate implementation - Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills - Curiosity, openness to feedback, and eagerness to grow as part of a multidisciplinary team - Strong oral and written communication skills - Solid organizational skills - Creative mindset - Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: - Degree focus in UX, Interaction Design, Product Design, Visual Design, or related field preferred - Internship or project experience in automotive, mobility, or digital product design preferred - Understanding of accessibility standards or inclusive design methodologies preferred - Hands-on experience with prototyping tools or real-time engines (e.g., Kanzi, Unreal, Unity) preferred Required Skills: User-centered design, Design software proficiency, Prototyping tools Important Skills: Visual design skills, Interaction design Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Collaboration skills, Organizational skills, Creative mindset, Interpersonal skills Benefits: Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews, Housing and transportation stipend, Employee resource groups, Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability), Company social events