Namify
Job Type
Internship
Description
ABOUT US:
Namify is in the business of belonging. For over 20 years, companies of all sizes have partnered with us to elevate their recognition programs, corporate gifting strategies, branding initiatives, and employee engagement. Through automation and more sustainable practices, we are revolutionizing the swag industry which has traditionally been wasteful and awkward. We're growing fast because the world recognizes how desperately services like ours are needed. Now we are looking for energetic "inclusion superheroes" to join our team. So, if you are a detail-oriented person and like the idea of creating more happiness in the workplace, we want to talk to you ... like yesterday.
ABOUT THIS JOB:
The UI/UX Intern will be passionate about creating user-centered designs, with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and consistency. This individual thrives in collaborative environments, embraces feedback, and is eager to learn and grow in the field of UI/UX design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, stakeholders) to design user-friendly digital experiences, ensuring design consistency and alignment with project goals.
- Contribute to user research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems to refine design processes for exceptional user experiences across digital platforms.
- Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and users to improve usability, aesthetics, and accessibility, ensuring compliance with ADA standards.
- Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs (using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
- Develop user journey maps and personas to enhance user experience.
- Ensure design feasibility by working closely with developers to validate designs and facilitate smooth implementation.
- Maintain and contribute to a design system for consistency and scalability across projects.
- Document design decisions, best practices, and usability guidelines to support the design process and future iterations.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
- $TBD, depending on experience
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field.
- Knowledge of UX research methods, wireframing, prototyping tools, and design principles.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
- Ability to communicate design concepts effectively through sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a user-first mindset and attention to ADA compliance standards.
- Experience designing for both mobile and desktop platforms.
- Passion for visual collaboration, diagramming, and software development.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, with a focus on collaboration and learning.
- Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to accept feedback and continuously learn.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow, but also adaptable and willing to take guidance in a learning environment.
- Knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus but not required.
- Understanding of typography, color theory, accessibility, and design principles.
- Present a portfolio of UX work (examples of paid work, personal projects, or school assignments).
- Jessica Auten, IT Project Manager
- TBD (full-time or part-time)
This job operates in a warehouse environment which requires standing, moving, lifting, and operating machinery and computers. Personal Protection Equipment may be required. Safety training is mandatory and employees must be able to pass basic safety requirements.
TRAINING:
Training for this position will be completed by the department manager. Training will consist of education on key processes, preparation and staging requirements by customer, location of tools, supplies and materials. You will be trained on how to use the order interface, how to properly read orders and where to look for notes. Additional training will be completed as processes evolve or as required.
SAFETY:
Namify enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each incumbent is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees and teams as requested. In addition, the incumbent must accept that they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to site leads and management on all safety issues.
CONFORMANCE STATEMENT:
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with and without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.