User Interface Developer Intern Jobs in Michigan

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-funnel revenue marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named a Best Place To Work, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company of more than 700 FXers, that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members in 6 US offices, 20+ states, and now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While WebFX and our subsidiary companies, such as Nutshell CRM, SEO.com, and TeamAI, are growing rapidly, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that's where you come in!
We're looking for talented professionals to join our Ann Arbor office location - home to the Nutshell team! Nutshell is an award-winning CRM and email marketing platform, and as of 2022, WebFX and Nutshell have officially joined forces. Our teams work together closely to provide the very best products and services to our clients, and we're on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
You Might Be a Great Fit For This Position if You Have...
A Bachelor's Degree

• Successful Nutshellers in this role have majored in graphic design, web design, UX, and other related fields
• GPA above 3.4

A Background in Design

• Please include a portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work - we want to get a sense of your style!
• We're looking for an excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc.

A Few Related Skills and Experiences

• At least 2 years professional design experience
• Outstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
• Knowledge of web design/UX best practices
• Knowledge of responsive design best practices
• HTML/CSS coding experience (not required but a plus)
• Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methods
• Understanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experience
• Experience in Saas product design - a bonus!

Any of these Signature Nutsheller Traits!

• You're passionate about UX and web design - you even find yourself spending your free time designing and learning new technologies!
• You are passionate about typography and color theory
• You have a high level of design skill and technical proficiency
• You're energized by designing memorable and effective experiences online
• You take direction well, but aren't afraid to take initiative and make decisions
• You see yourself as a problem-solver, and face challenges with a can-do mindset
• You put the customer and their goals first
• You are a professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
• You're self-motivated, thrive on challenges, and enjoy getting things done
• You have an eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
• You have an exceptional level of follow-through
• You possess excellent time/project management skills
• You work with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
• You are an outstanding communicator and possess strong interpersonal skills
• You are a lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of your comfort zone, and are always looking to improve your skills

If any of these sound like you, then we want to hear from you! We are committed to growing 1% better every day, and we believe working at Nutshell could quite possibly make your life 1(00)% better!
In This Role, You'll Get To...

• Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs.
• Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals.
• Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.
• Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback.
• Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library.
• Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs.
• Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research.
• Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standards
• Advocate for the user in projects.
• Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmap

What You'll Get From Us!
As a product team
Nutshell's product team offers the opportunity to learn from a smart group of teammates who support and drive one another to succeed. Today, our product group comprises nine designers and engineers. Some have decades of experience, some are just out of college with their degree, and a few have entered this field as a second career.
As a company

• Opportunities to learn and thrive in a friendly, growing SaaS business
• A commitment to an inclusive environment that supports our diverse team
• A connection to Ann Arbor's software and startup community through our network of friends and partners
• A modern office located on Ashley Street in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor
• Flexibility in working modes and locations, as we regroup at our office, and support other distributed team members
• The sincerity and commitment of an established company: excellent health benefits, 401(k) matching, an experienced leadership team, and a profitable, growing financial position
• The opportunity to help thousands of small businesses each day
• Trust and autonomy to ensure you can be the best version of you

Potential promotional path for the UX Designer:

• Associate UX Designer
• Associate Lead UX Designer
• Lead UX Designer
• Sr. UX Designer

Compensation

• Negotiable based on work experience
• Potential additional bonus may be offered for GPA's of 3.8+ or graduating with high honors

Why Choose WebFX?
- We've been named the Best Place To Work in our home state of Pennsylvania 10 times
- We have offices in Guatemala, South Africa, St. Petersburg FL, Ft. Myers FL, Lancaster, and York, PA! AND we're continuing to grow!
- Entry-level roles - over 90% of our openings are open to brand new college grads!
- Flexible Schedule (start your day between 8 and 10 am - when you do your best work!)
- All technology & equipment provided (every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500)
- Love animals? Cool, so do we! That's why we have a Pet Friendly Office
- Profit Sharing
- 150% Company Match Of Personal Charity Donations
- Our #FXBuilds program is set to positively impact 10,000 people around the world by 2024 - and every individual FXer's work directly contributes!
- Supplemental Insurance
- 100% Company Match 401K (up to 4%)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Program, including a free FitBit and fitness challenges
- Love to learn? You sound like an FXer! FXLearns Library with hundreds of personal and professional growth books
- Humanitarian Trips
- Health/Vision/Dental Coverage, including FSA and HSA options with contribution matching
- New Parent Support
- Dressing up everyday not for you? We get it! Enjoy our Casual Dress Code
- Home Buyer Program
- Personal Desk Fund
- Green Commute Benefits
- Pawternity Leave
- Merit-based promotions (we promote from within, you will move up and grow here!)
-The opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients
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*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!
Nutshell is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our parent company's website here!!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.