Intern - IT User Experience/ User Interface (UX/UI) Designer (Summer 2025) - West Bend Insurance Company

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Looking to experience the professional IT world? West Bend is currently seeking students for our 2025 Summer IT Internship Program!

As an IT Intern at West Bend, you will enjoy meaningful experience, 1 on 1 mentorship, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects. If you are looking to grow and develop the skills necessary for a future IT role – apply now!

As a key player in our design process, you will work closely with cross-functional development teams, UX/UI peers, and product management to gather requirements based on business and technical specifications. You’ll take these insights to craft intuitive user flows, wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, mockups, and high-fidelity designs using the latest design tools. You will collaborate to ensure the technical feasibility of all UX/UI designs, while producing responsive and accessible layouts that meet user needs.

Strong communication is essential. You’ll visually articulate your design concepts through sketches, wireframes, and presentations, adapting your approach for stakeholders at all levels. You will clearly convey your vision, helping to drive innovation and create seamless, user-focused digital experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in UX/UI Design Tools: Experience with industry-standard design software such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or other tools for creating wireframes, prototypes, and designs.
• Responsive and Accessible Design: Ability to create designs that are both responsive across various devices and platforms, and compliant with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work in cross-functional teams, and effectively communicating complex design concepts to non-designers, including stakeholders and developers.
• Front-End Development Knowledge: Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Preferred Education and Training

• Working towards a Bachelor or Associate degree with an emphasis in one of the following:
  • Computer Science
  • Graphic, Interactive or Visual design

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