UX Designer Technical Sales Specialist (Graduate Co-op)

Job description

This is a supplemental co-op position for a User Experience Designer within the IBM Global Solution Center in Coppell, Texas.

The Global Solution Center is a world-class client center where teams of Industry Solution Architects and Specialists bring IBM together to accelerate solutions to help clients innovate and address their most challenging business problems. This person will work with team members and clients to create high quality proofs-of-concept and generate technical sales assets for the progression or close of solution sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
·  Design and conceptualize the actualization of complex systems of engagement with in-depth product-, technology-, or industry-related specialized skills in support of client opportunities, including Proofs of Concept and sales asset creation.
·  Leverage creative and artistic design skills to bring solution and solution messaging to life for clients.

Key Skills:
·  Demonstrated User Interface and visual design skills.
·  Demonstrated knowledge of visual design, product design, and prototyping.
·  A strong design portfolio for review (quality over quantity).
·  Understanding of quantitative and qualitative design research methodologies.
·  Knowledge of contemporary design tools including Invision, Abobe CC, Sketch, etc.
·  Basic Motion Graphics skills with Adobe After Effects or other animation software.
·  Front-end programming skills are a plus.
·  Knowledge of iOS/Android/Material design system.
·  Understanding of Agile and Design Thinking.
·  Experience with ideation and conceptualization.
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills, working well in teams, and quickly adapting to new technologies.
Other Requirements:
·  This co-op role will work in the Coppell, TX IBM office. You should reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
·  You must be actively pursuing a Graduate technology degree, preferably in Design or related area.
·  During the school year, you must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and up to full-time during school breaks.
·  Fluent in English
·  IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for these positions, now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
Auto req ID

324340BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Student/Intern
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Other
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Internship
Employment Type

Full-time OR Part-time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

GLMKT
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

Coppell
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  At least 6 months' experience in interaction design (work or classroom).
·  At least 6 months' experience in analyzing client needs, requirements, and expectations (work or classroom).
·  At least 1 year's experience in written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  None
Secondary Job Category

Unassigned
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Intern
Early Professional Track

Seller
Location Statement

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
New Collar Role

No
Introduction

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