User Experience Designer Internship

As a User Experience Designer Intern at B&S, your primary responsibilities will include working on UX improvements for projects active in our development roadmap, collaborating with the development team and customer experience colleagues to provide innovative UX proposals, and executing UX projects either independently or in conjunction with your peers. This hands-on experience is all about generating impactful designs that enhance user satisfaction on our e-commerce platform.

To apply for the User Experience Designer Internship at B&S, you should have a HBO/University degree and be familiar with working in Figma for UX design projects. We're looking for individuals with great social skills, a digital mindset, and preferably some prior experience in User Experience Design, especially in a webshop context. Fluency in English is essential as well.

As a User Experience Designer Intern at B&S, you'll work on active projects aimed at enhancing the usability of our international e-commerce platform, www.kingofreachcom. You’ll have the chance to propose and implement UX improvements that can significantly impact our users' online experience, collaborating closely with both the development team and customer experience experts in the process.

Yes, at B&S, we understand that flexibility is important. While the User Experience Designer Internship is primarily office-based at our Dordrecht location, working from home is an option when your duties allow it. We prioritize a working environment that accommodates both collaboration and personal productivity.

Interning at B&S as a User Experience Designer offers numerous benefits including a monthly allowance of €500 gross, hands-on experience with exciting projects, a place in our young and ambitious team, and the opportunity for growth and future employment. You will be part of a stimulating environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to showcase your skills and learn from talented professionals.

When starting a new UX project, I begin by conducting thorough research to understand user needs and pain points. This might include creating user personas, analyzing existing interfaces, and gathering feedback. Establishing clear project goals and collaborating with team members is also essential to ensure a user-centered design process.

I view feedback as an essential part of the design process. When receiving feedback, I make sure to listen carefully and ask clarifying questions if necessary. I assess the critique objectively and consider how it aligns with user needs and project goals. I’m always open to making revisions to improve the user experience.

Certainly! In a recent project, I redesigned a checkout page for an e-commerce website. By simplifying the layout, reducing the number of steps, and adding user-friendly features like progress indicators, we increased the completion rate by 20%. User testing showed that customers appreciated the streamlined process, which is a great indicator of a successful design.

I prefer using Figma for UX design because it allows for real-time collaboration, meaning my team can provide instant feedback. Its user interface is intuitive, and it has a robust set of features for prototyping and design handoffs, which streamlines the entire design process.

Prioritizing user needs involves continuously gathering and analyzing user feedback and leveraging data analytics. I often create empathy maps or user journey maps to visualize the user’s experiences and pinpoint areas for improvement, ensuring that the finalized designs align closely with what users find valuable.

To improve a poorly designed user interface, I would start by conducting user testing to identify specific issues users are experiencing. I would analyze the data collected, highlight pain points, and brainstorm solutions. My approach would focus on usability, accessibility, and visual aesthetics while ensuring that the redesign aligns with the user's needs and business goals.

Accessibility is crucial in UX design. I ensure that my designs comply with WCAG guidelines and are usable by people of all abilities. This includes considerations such as ensuring sufficient contrast ratios, using alt text for images, and making navigational elements keyboard-friendly. Making a product accessible increases its usability for a wider audience.

I stay updated on the latest UX design trends by following industry blogs, attending webinars, and participating in design communities. Networking with fellow designers is also an excellent way to exchange ideas and stay informed about emerging trends and tools that can enhance my design practice.

The most important aspect of UX design, in my opinion, is empathy. Understanding users’ needs, behaviors, and motivations is essential to creating effective designs that solve real problems. By placing the user at the center of the design process, we can create more meaningful and engaging experiences.

To ensure effective collaboration with developers, I maintain open lines of communication from the start of the project. I involve them early in the design process, sharing wireframes and prototypes while seeking feedback. Using design handoff tools to streamline the transition from design to development also helps ensure that the final product aligns with the intended user experience.