Job Description
As a UX Designer Intern at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of user-centric digital experiences that enhance the way our members interact with our services. Under the guidance of our experienced UX team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare accessibility and usability.
"This position is eligible to work a hybrid or remote schedule in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."
Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas. Why Join Us?- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
- Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
- Real World Experience: You will work hand in hand with our team in learning our business and applying your classroom learning.
- Networking Opportunities: Participate in our corporate intern program and network with other interns at BCBSKS to enhance your learning opportunity.
- Flexibility: Options to work onsite and hybrid available and accommodating to school schedule.
Compensation What you'll do - User Research: Conduct user research to gain insights into the needs, preferences, and behaviors of our members. Utilize various research methods such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to visualize and communicate design concepts. Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and user testing.
- UI Design: Collaborate with the design team to translate wireframes and prototypes into visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces. Implement consistency in design elements and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Interaction Design: Define interactions and micro-interactions that enhance usability and create delightful user experiences.
- Accessibility: Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs are inclusive and accessible to users of all abilities. Conduct accessibility audits and implement solutions to address any issues identified.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and quality assurance testers to ensure that designs are implemented effectively and meet business requirements.
- Continuous Learning: Learn industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UX design for health insurance. Share knowledge and insights with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
What you need - Pursuing a degree in User Experience, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design projects and proficiency with design tools such as Adobe XD, or Figma.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale.
Bonus if you have - Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Passion for healthcare and a desire to make a positive impact on people's lives through design.
- Experience with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
- Ability in wireframing and prototyping with Miro.
- Ability to plan and analyze usability tests to refine and improve designs.
- Understanding of accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG) to ensure designs are inclusive and usable for all users.
Benefits & Perks - Networking opportunities with other company interns, through our company intern program
- Participate in TopCity intern program
- Access to onsite Topeka workout facility, Club Blue
- Housing assistance available for onsite interns in Topeka
- Professional development opportunities through company training - 'Blue University'
Posting Close Date July 14, 2024
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Remote job, Relocation,