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Summer Intern, User Experience (UX) Research - Carmel, IN

Summer Intern, User Experience (UX) Research

The AllegionResearch and Software Solutions Teamis seeking adigitaluser experience (UX)Research-DesignInternto collaborate with ourGlobalSoftwareSolutions productteams.This positionis responsible forassisting inresearchand designefforts throughout the product design life cycle,which will include but will not be limited todocumenting user needs,facilitating generative research, testing design concepts with internal resources and external customers,design evaluation, and design.This role willcollaborate closelywith internal team members and othercross-functionsacross engineering and business.

You'llbe joining a dynamic and innovative culture, with core values that are real and genuine. Our core values includebesafe and healthy, do the right thing, serve others not yourself, be empowered and accountable, this is your business run with it, becurious beyond the obvious, have a passion for excellence, and enjoy what you do and celebrate who we are.

We'relooking for candidateswithcareerinterestsandemergingskills in digital UX research and design.

We are open tohybridcandidates local to the Indianapolis metro area.

WhatYou'llDo

• Collaborate withmembers of the UX teamto develop the research that will inform the creation of user personas and journey maps.
• Conduct a variety ofdifferent designresearch activities,includingquantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, persona construction, solution validation, usability tests, heuristic evaluations, etc.
• Work closely withyour fellow UX researcherstoidentifyresearch opportunities, develop research plans, recruit participants, execute the research, and present your findings to a cross-functional team.
• Communicate research findings to product and business partners.
• Support the creation of design deliverables (e.g.,user flows, journey maps, and/or conceptual prototypes) and documentation to help gather feedback on proposedsolutions from internal stakeholders and users.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to understand concept feasibility and support design hand-offs.

WhatYou'llNeed to Succeed

• At least Junior standing in a post-secondary school majoring in User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Social Science,Computer Science,ora relateddiscipline.
• A portfolio thatshowcasesspecific examples of your researchabilities(telling the story of the user needs, success metrics, and what you learned along the way.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsto helpbuild empathy for users and clearly share research findings.
• Ability to analyze research data andidentifyactionable insights.
• You'recurrent with the latest research tools, methods, trends, and technology.
• You have a solid grasp of Design Thinking principles, UI/layout concepts, and how technology influences design & vice versa.
• Experienceutilizingremote testing and facilitation tools, e.g., Maze and MS Teams.
• Knowledge of modern digital design and prototyping tools includingFigma.
• You have a background in a variety of research tools and methods including contextual inquiry, user interviews, persona & journey map development, heuristic analysis, card sorting, usability & desirability studies,andquantitative surveys.

What You'll Get from Us:

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. #ALLEGION