About the role#
As an Experience Design Intern, you will work on projects focused on creating intuitive digital experiences. You will assist the team with design explorations, visual comps, and prototypes. This role offers hands-on experience with design tools and processes while you collaborate with team members and partners across the organization. You will build practical skills and explore real-world design challenges throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Generate design explorations at various fidelity levels, ranging from sketches to high-resolution work.
- Create semi-interactive prototypes.
- Contribute to digital system standards to ensure cohesive experiences.
- Participate in and help organize design-thinking workshops.
- Support research activities that drive end-user advocacy.
- Articulate and present design topics to colleagues.
- Incorporate feedback while providing input to peers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Status as a student between Junior and Senior years or between the 1st and 2nd years of graduate school.
- A design portfolio that showcases your creativity, process, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate ideas through sketches, illustrations, and wireframes.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based in Rosemont, Illinois.
- Work modality is hybrid, requiring a mix of onsite and remote work.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About US Foods
US Foods operates as a distributor within the food and beverage industry. The company partners with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators. It provides food products, logistics, and business solutions to clients across the United States. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the organization employs 28,000 associates. It generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.
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