IBM · 2 weeks ago
Entry Level Designer 2026
Poughkeepsie, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIBM has a rich history of design that continues to evolve across IBM Z and LinuxONE. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and co-create meaningful solutions that address real-world needs.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Contribute to user research efforts focused on deeply technical domains like firmware, infrastructure tooling, and Linux-based systems, helping uncover user needs and mental models
Translate insights into design artifacts—user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and conceptual models—that clarify complex system interactions and support cross-functional understanding
Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and clients to co-design solutions, troubleshoot edge cases, and ensure designs align with the realities of complex, Linux-based infrastructure and firmware systems
Apply systematic thinking to understand the big picture and critical details as it applies to internal and external audiences
Partner with designers and researchers to support a cohesive user experience across our enterprise of products
Develop clear, consistent content, guidance and messaging that shapes a unified way of working
Qualification
Required
Familiarity in design thinking/human-centered design
Experience within a relevant design discipline (User-Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Content and Communications Design)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (i.e. storytelling and documentation)
Proficiency with design tools such as Mural, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, research survey tools, AI tools, and other design software tools
Entry level literacy with AI
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in in Design, including Design & Technology, UX Design, Software Product & Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Research, Information Experience Design, Game Design, Human Factors, Usability, or Ethnography, or a Software or Computer Systems Engineering degree with a minor in Design or completion of a certificate program in Design
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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