Strategic Designer Intern - BCG X

The Boston Consulting Group

Nov 21, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Design
New York, +1

Requirements

Pursuing a Masters in design, interaction design, design planning, human-computer interaction, or other relevant field.
Graduating between December 2024 and September 2025
An outstanding portfolio of work demonstrating strong human-centered design capabilities across a diverse range of projects.
Knowledge of research methods and frameworks, user interface standards, tools, and industry guidelines. The ability to reference best practices and design patterns, and can solve complex problems and novel interface challenges.
Understanding of user experience design principles and best practices, with the propensity and judgment to question convention when appropriate.
Visual communication skills, using sketching and other tools to articulate thoughts about complex problems, datasets, or experimentation.
Knowledge with at least 2 of the following tools or technologies:
Sketch
Figma
Dovetail
HTML & CSS
InDesign
AfterEffects
Additional consideration for candidates with the following skills:
Facilitation
Project management
Animation
Illustration
Branding & identity
What to include in your application:
A link to your portfolio that demonstrates your affinity for human-centered design and shows how you approach a design challenge.

Responsibilities

Supporting diverse sets of clients across domains and industries
Being an advocate for user needs and experiences throughout the design process.
Designing and prototyping digital products—websites, apps, and beyond—at all levels of fidelity
Analyzing and synthesizing research findings using tools like concept mapping
Evaluating user experiences by conducting evaluative research, such as usability testing
Collaborating with engineers, business consultants, and other designers to create world-class work
Supporting the facilitation of workshops with diverse stakeholders, from client teams to community partners, to collaboratively explore domains and challenges, synthesize data, generate concepts, and present work.
Participating in user research, communicating findings, translating insights into great new experiences
Envisioning new, novel experiences beyond what is expected—pushing the envelope beyond screens towards the edge of interaction and technology
Broadening your skill set beyond your core abilities—which might include project management, client relationship management, and/or technological skill development

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