Job Overview
Software Development – 4-month Internship for UX Developer (Work Ex Skill Bridge Program)
Responsibilities and Duties:
Month 1: Onboarding & Foundational Learning
Week 1: Orientation and Initial Setup
○ Complete onboarding process, including introductions to the team and familiarization with company tools and workflows.
○ Set up necessary software and development environments.
○ Begin with a comprehensive overview of UX design principles, focusing on transitioning military skills to civilian UX roles.
Week 2: Introduction to UX Design Tools & Systems
○ Training on design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
○ Review of existing user interfaces (UIs) and systems the company uses.
○ Start working on simple UI mockups under the supervision of the project lead.
Week 3: User Research & Wireframing
○ Begin creating wireframes for minor features or components.
○ Participate in user research sessions and document findings.
Week 4: Feedback & Iteration
○ Present initial wireframes to the team for feedback.
○ Make iterations based on feedback and refine design skills.
○ Shadow the project lead to understand more complex design challenges.
Month 2: Intermediate Design & Collaboration
Week 5: Designing Interactive Prototypes
○ Introduction to creating interactive prototypes.
○ Develop interactive versions of previously designed wireframes.
○ Collaborate with the development team to understand the technical feasibility of designs.
Week 6: Mid-level UI Design Tasks
○ Take on more complex UI design tasks, such as designing user flows for a specific feature.
○ Participate in design critiques and feedback sessions.
○ Learn about accessibility in design and apply these principles to ongoing projects.
Week 7: System Integration & Design Consistency
○ Work on integrating designs with existing systems under the guidance of the project lead.
○ Focus on maintaining consistency across various UI elements and screens.
○ Start contributing to the design system or style guide.
Week 8: Usability Testing
○ Participate in usability testing sessions to gather user feedback on designs.
○ Analyze usability testing results and suggest design improvements.
○ Continue refining designs based on testing outcomes.
Month 3: Advanced UX Projects & Specialization
Week 9: Advanced UI Design Challenges
○ Begin working on more advanced UI projects, potentially leading the design of a smaller feature or module.
○ Collaborate closely with the project lead to understand the broader project goals and how UI fits into them.
Week 10: Cross-functional Collaboration
○ Work with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure design aligns with overall project objectives.
○ Attend cross-functional meetings to better understand the integration of UX within other disciplines.
Week 11: Specialized UX Design
○ Begin specializing in an area of UX design that aligns with the intern’s interests or strengths, such as mobile UI design, user research, or interaction design.
○ Lead the design of a feature or project within the chosen specialization.
Week 12: Mid-Internship Review & Reflection
○ Review progress with the project lead and discuss areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
○ Set goals for the remaining months of the internship.
○ Reflect on the transition from military to civilian roles and how UX skills have developed.
Month 4: Project Ownership & Final Presentation
Week 13: Independent Project Work
○ Take ownership of a UX project, with the project lead available for guidance.
○ Focus on end-to-end design, from initial concept through to final UI.
○ Implement feedback independently and iterate on designs.
Week 14: Finalizing Designs & Handoff
○ Finalize designs for the project and prepare for handoff to the development team.
○ Ensure all design documentation is up-to-date and clear for developers.
○ Conduct a final usability test to validate the design.
Week 15: Final Project Presentation
○ Prepare and deliver a presentation on the final project to the team, showcasing the design process and final outcomes.
○ Discuss the rationale behind design decisions and how they address user needs.
Week 16: Internship Reflection & Next Steps
○ Reflect on the internship experience, including the transition from the Navy to a civilian UX role.
○ Discuss potential next steps in the UX career path, including areas for further learning and development.
○ Receive final feedback from the project lead and other stakeholders.
