UX Designer / Research Intern

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers’ and partners’ needs—and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose—pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and the communities they serve.

Here, you’ll have opportunities to learn, lead, and grow in a forward-thinking environment—shaping a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about, both locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

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💼 UX / Product Design & Research – Industrial Placement

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate student to join our team for a 12-month industrial placement. As a UX / Product Design & Research Placement Student, you will be a key contributor to our software design solutions, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative enterprise environment.

This role is ideal for students eager to apply academic knowledge of user research and UX/product design to real-world challenges. You’ll integrate with cross-functional teams, learn from senior professionals, and help champion a human-centered design approach across the business.

You will gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle—from foundational user research to the delivery of polished UI specifications.

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📍 Placement Details

• Contract Duration: July 2026 – July 2027
• Location: Central London, United Kingdom
• Office Policy: Mandatory 3 days per week in the office

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🎯 Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and learn from Senior Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to generate creative design solutions
• Actively support all stages of the design process, including:
  • User research (interviews, surveys)
  • Usability testing
• Translate user needs and business requirements into design artifacts such as:
  • Personas
  • Journey maps
  • Wireframes
  • Interactive prototypes
• Present design concepts and research findings to internal teams and incorporate feedback
• Contribute to Zebra’s established design system, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution

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🧠 Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in:
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Interaction Design
  • Product Design
  • Human Factors
  • Psychology
  • or a related field
• Degree program must include a formal Year in Industry / Sandwich Year
• Must return to final year of university studies in September 2027
• Demonstrated interest and experience in both user research and UX/digital product design
• A portfolio showcasing design process, problem-solving skills, and research/design projects (academic or personal) is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Tools: Experience with design and research tools such as Figma, Miro, or similar
• Frameworks: Basic understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Design Skills: Foundational knowledge of interaction design, visual design principles, and design systems
• Problem-Solving: Strong conceptual thinking with an eagerness to learn and adapt
• Communication: Excellent collaboration and presentation skills, with confidence in sharing ideas

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🔒 Important Security Notice

To protect candidates from online recruitment fraud:

• Zebra recruiters will only contact you via @zebra.com email addresses
• Applications are accepted only through Zebra’s official applicant tracking system
• Personal identifying information will never be requested via email or outside the system

If you believe you have been a victim of identity theft, please contact your local police department.

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✨ Join Zebra and help design the future of work through meaningful, human-centered innovation.