Shure
Design Research Intern
Shure, Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714
Overview
SUMMER 2025
Shure offers a challenging, fun and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.
The
Design Research
Intern
will work with cross-functional team members, conducting research studies, and bringing actionable insights as part of our product development process. We are seeking a researcher who is passionate about being end user centric and able to clearly communicate research findings to stakeholders.
This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL.
Responsibilities
Work with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify research needsDesign and execute a variety of research studies, including interviews, usability studies, surveys, field studies or similarAnalyze and synthesize research results collaborating with work partnersUncover actionable feedback for product development to share with key stakeholdersPresent and share findings via workshops, presentations, reports, as neededQualifications
In-process of a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in design, cognitive science, or research-related fieldExperience in user research with an emphasis on research related to product and/or software experiencesExperience designing and conducting user research using a variety of methodologiesAbility to work well with other researchers, developers, product managers, designers and business partnersExperience conducting research and understanding core research principles and processesExperience determining the most impactful insights from findings and building a compelling storyPrior internship/work experience preferred.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE AREShure's mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide - and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn't stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.
Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
THE MIX MATTERSDon't check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you're excited about this role, believe you've got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry's top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $21-$40 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc).
SUMMER 2025
Shure offers a challenging, fun and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.
The
Design Research
Intern
will work with cross-functional team members, conducting research studies, and bringing actionable insights as part of our product development process. We are seeking a researcher who is passionate about being end user centric and able to clearly communicate research findings to stakeholders.
This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL.
Responsibilities
Work with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify research needsDesign and execute a variety of research studies, including interviews, usability studies, surveys, field studies or similarAnalyze and synthesize research results collaborating with work partnersUncover actionable feedback for product development to share with key stakeholdersPresent and share findings via workshops, presentations, reports, as neededQualifications
In-process of a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in design, cognitive science, or research-related fieldExperience in user research with an emphasis on research related to product and/or software experiencesExperience designing and conducting user research using a variety of methodologiesAbility to work well with other researchers, developers, product managers, designers and business partnersExperience conducting research and understanding core research principles and processesExperience determining the most impactful insights from findings and building a compelling storyPrior internship/work experience preferred.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE AREShure's mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide - and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn't stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.
Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
THE MIX MATTERSDon't check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you're excited about this role, believe you've got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry's top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $21-$40 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc).