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How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Responsibilities will expand across the three terms, with increasing independence and scope:

+ Assist with user research activities, including interviews, contextual observations, heuristic audits, and synthesis of findings

+ Support workflow mapping, customer journey diagrams, service blueprints, and UI/UX evaluations

+ Contribute to wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma

+ Participate in collaborative design critiques, system audits, and cross-functional working sessions

+ Document emerging design patterns, contribute to the evolving design system, and help define/document standards

+ Shadow UX teams working on AI/ML integration and explore how predictive technologies can support human decision-making

+ Communicate design intent through clear visual documentation, written summaries, and occasional presentations

Students must be able to complete 3 alternating rotations in Atlanta, GA in line with the below schedule:

+ Spring 2026 - 1st rotation

+ Fall 2026 - 2nd rotation

+ Summer 2027 - 3rd rotation

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

+ Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide you with educational, and professional work experience to prepare you for the workforce.

+ This position requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters. You cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.

+ Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field

+ Eligible for a 3-term Co-Op rotation through your academic institution

+ Foundational understanding of user-centered design and accessibility principles

+ Familiarity with UX tools such as Figma, FigJam, Miro, or similar

+ Portfolio or work samples that demonstrate design thinking and problem-solving skills (classwork, passion projects, or personal case studies welcome)

+ Strong visual and written communication skills

+ Proactive curiosity—you ask questions, spot gaps, and take initiative

+ Comfort with ambiguity and interest in working in a complex, fast-moving environment

+ Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and a growth orientation

+ Interest in enterprise UX and the intersection of design, technology, and human performance

+ Mentorship from senior UX team members

+ Exposure to product development lifecycles and agile team dynamics

+ Opportunities to shadow usability tests, stakeholder presentations, and AI/ML collaborations

+ Access to UX learning resources and team critiques for continuous skill development

+ On-campus with some work from home days

+ Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

+ Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

+ Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

+ Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

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Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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