Description Position Description
The User Experience Design team is responsible for designing Fidelity Investments' award-winning websites, mobile applications and internal workstations. Our 100+ person team of elite user experience professionals works collaboratively with the business and technology teams to design and deliver online experiences that enable our customers' financial success. We have Summer internship roles available in Durham, North Carolina. Primary Responsibilities
- We are currently looking for summer interns interested in user experience to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. The 10-week program is a hands-on learning experience with opportunities to work on a team design project and gain exposure to the day-to-day business of the User Experience Design group.
- There will be weekly training sessions focused on the roles and skills within User Experience Design. All Fidelity interns across the organization participate in Summer Series events designed to showcase Fidelity's various businesses and hear from Fidelity Executives.
- We have internship opportunities in Boston, Massachusetts and Durham, North Carolina.
Qualifications Education
- Undergraduate students in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Library Science or Human Factors a plus
- Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible, with a preference to seniors
Skills and Knowledge
- Creativity, imagination and a sense of humor
- Strong work ethic and collaborative spirit are a must
- Passionate and knowledgeable about interaction design and user research
- Detail-oriented and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behaviors
- Hands-on design skills in wireframes, persona development and visual design, a plus
- Skills in Fireworks, Photoshop and Illustrator image creation, a plus
- Understanding of HTML and CSS with the basics in HTML5
- Online Portfolio required
Program Dates and Hours
- 10-week program beginning on Monday, June 3rd, and ending on Friday, August 9th. Full-time, 40-hour work week
Compensation and Perks
- Competitive compensation provided
- Intern Outing: An opportunity to get to know the city and your peers
- All Hands Meeting: Get to know the entire UXD group
- Community Service Day
- Plan and attend an office party!
Application Process and Deadline: Please apply on-line at fidelitycareers.com,
Position Number 1300579 , please apply by March 29, 2013; Applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted 1-2 weeks after the application deadline.
About Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments is one of the world's largest providers of financial services. Founded in 1946, the firm is a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing and many other financial products and services to more than 20 million individuals and institutions, as well as through 5,000 financial intermediary firms. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com .
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
