Working Student in the field of UX/UI Design for Connected Products (HW&SW, IoT, AI) (f/m/div.)

As a Working Student in the field of UX/UI Design for Connected Products at Bosch, your key responsibilities include designing intuitive user interfaces that improve the user experience for our IoT and AI solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and other designers to ensure your designs are feasible and meet user needs. Your role will also entail prototyping UI elements and creating seamless interactions that are enjoyable for users. By participating in cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that your design concepts come to life effectively, all while fostering a stimulating environment that promotes creativity and innovation.

To apply for the Working Student position in UX/UI Design for Connected Products at Bosch, you should be enrolled in a relevant field of study such as UX/UI Design or Human-Computer Interaction. Familiarity with interaction design principles, UI design, and prototyping is essential. Proficiency in design tools like Figma or ProtoPie will be beneficial, as well as knowledge of natural user interfaces. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams are critical, and fluency in English is required, with German being an advantage.

At Bosch, the work environment for a UX/UI Design Working Student is dynamic and collaborative. You'll be part of an open-minded team that includes designers and technology professionals, all dedicated to fostering innovation. You’ll enjoy working with a modern toolchain that allows for flexibility, enabling you to work both remotely and on-site. The culture emphasizes diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming atmosphere where ideas can flourish and where you can genuinely contribute to meaningful projects.

Bosch is committed to supporting the professional growth of its UX/UI Design interns through hands-on experience, mentoring, and collaboration with experienced professionals. As a Working Student, you will engage in projects that help you apply your academic knowledge in practical scenarios. You'll receive guidance from your peers and supervisors, allowing you to develop your skills in a real-world setting. This immersive experience is designed to enhance your understanding of user-centric design and prepare you for future career opportunities.

The Working Student position in UX/UI Design for Connected Products at Bosch is expected to last for a duration of six months, with an agreement on specific start dates. The role requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week, allowing you the flexibility to balance your studies with practical work experience. This structure aims to provide you with valuable insights into the industry while managing your academic responsibilities effectively.

When answering this question, it’s crucial to be specific about the UI design tools you have used, such as Figma or ProtoPie. Discuss how you have utilized these tools in previous projects to create prototypes or design interfaces. Share any collaborative experiences using these tools in teams, emphasizing how your design work improved user experiences.

To tackle this question effectively, explain the steps you take to understand the user’s needs, such as conducting user research, creating user personas, and performing usability testing. Highlight any past projects where a user-centered approach led to successful outcomes, reinforcing your commitment to aligning design decisions with actual user feedback.

When responding to this question, share your personal journey that led you to this field. Discuss any specific experiences, such as a project or course that ignited your passion for UX/UI design. Illustrate how your creativity and interest in technology motivate you to create user-friendly products that improve lives.

In answering this question, recount a specific challenging project, detailing your role. Discuss the design challenges encountered, the strategies you employed to overcome them, and the positive outcomes. Reflect on what lessons this experience taught you, particularly in terms of collaboration or user feedback integration.

To answer this, explain your approach to collaborating with engineering teams during the design phase. Mention techniques you use, such as initial brainstorming sessions or regular check-ins, to verify that your design concepts are realistic and align with the technical capabilities of the project.

Outline the various methods you are familiar with for collecting user feedback, such as surveys, usability testing, or user interviews. Give examples of how you've applied this feedback to iteratively refine your designs in past projects, highlighting your commitment to continuous improvement based on user insights.

Discuss your strategies for keeping up with industry trends, such as following influential designers on social media, reading relevant blogs or books, and attending webinars or workshops. Emphasize how this ongoing learning reflects your dedication to evolving as a designer and enhancing your contributions at Bosch.

Share a specific instance where you collaborated with professionals from different disciplines, detailing the project goals, your contributions, and how you facilitated communication among team members. Highlight the importance of teamwork in overcoming challenges and achieving shared objectives, which is critical in an interdisciplinary environment like Bosch.

Reflect on a couple of design projects that showcase your skills, detailing the goals, your contributions, and the outcomes. Explain why you are proud of these projects—perhaps because they solved significant user challenges or effectively employed innovative design techniques—demonstrating your passion for UX/UI Design.

Discuss how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks in your design projects to effectively prioritize them. Mention any tools or techniques you use to stay organized, such as project management software or methodologies like Agile, which improve your workflow and help meet deadlines while maintaining quality.