User Experience Internship

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User Experience Intern, 2016 (10 weeks)

“From my very first day at Redgate I was treated like an experienced member of the team. I was given a variety of interesting and challenging design problems to work on with ongoing support from my UX colleagues. Working as part of the Redgate UX team has provided me with a fantastic opportunity to put what I learnt during my studies into practice." Filippa Vajda, User Experience Specialist

What we are looking for

Are you fanatical about user experience?  Do you have an interest in technology and design? We’re looking for two interns with an understanding of user-centred design to join us this summer.

Working closely with a development team and as part of the user experience function, you’ll play a part in making our tools ingeniously simple.  Your work will focus on designing great user experiences. You’ll be involved in researching user requirements, designing user interfaces and usability testing those designs.

You will have a dedicated mentor from day one, they’ll introduce you to many aspects of user experience design and help you get stuck in.

What we’ll offer you

• A chance to work with like-minded individuals who are passionate about user experience and design
• Practical experience of applying a range of tools and techniques to solve design problems for end users
• We’ll give you real autonomy to work independently on a team and make decisions, with plenty of support
• We’ll meet with you regularly to review your work and give you constructive feedback about how to improve

What makes you Redgate’s next user experience intern?

• You’re at least a year into a university degree, studying a relevant discipline
• You’re able to analyse and understand challenging problems and devise simple design solutions
• You’re able to present ideas and rationale through discussion and visual presentation
• You have a genuine passion for design, with an eye for detail and aesthetics
• You have some familiarity with usability research and evaluation techniques
• You have some experience with wireframing/prototyping tools
• You’re able to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner

What would help

• Some examples of your work which demonstrate your passion for design. send it in a format of your choice to careers@red-gate.com once you’ve made your application through our website
• Example of any extra-circular UX/design work (or related activities) you have been involved with (e.g. assisting with the design of a website, attending conferences/seminars, learning about related web technologies).

What’s the package?

• You’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours
• You’ll receive £380 per week
• You’ll start in June or July for a minimum of ten weeks over the summer holiday
• You’ll get some great Redgate benefits, including:
  • A relaxed and professional environment
  • No dress code
  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast and lunch

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