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Grainger · 1 week ago

GTG Intern - User Experience Design

Chicago, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$33/hr - $33/hr

Grainger is a leading distributor serving millions of customers with innovative technology and solutions. The User Experience Design Intern will work closely with a Senior UX Designer on design projects, focusing on enhancing both customer-facing and employee-facing tools while gaining valuable experience and skills.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in discussions with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and understand user needs

Work alongside a Senior UX Designer on design deliverables

Participate in user feedback sessions to gain an understanding of how our tools are being used and identify improvement opportunities

Provide ideas on how to improve upon our existing experiences and design systems

Network and build relationships with the broader UX team, product managers, engineering partners, and business stakeholders

Qualification

User Experience DesignWireframing toolsHuman-Centered DesignDesign MethodsProactive planningCommunication skillsDecision making

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human-Centered Design, Design Methods, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visual Design, or related fields

Targeted graduation date between Winter 2026 – Fall 2027

An understanding of design, usability, and research best practices

An interest in designing tools for internal Grainger employees

Proficiency in common wireframing tools, preferably Figma

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Initiative to proactively plan and execute work

The ability to make thoughtful decisions and explain your rationale to others

The ability work in the US without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Free housing is provided in downtown Chicago

Company

Grainger

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As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927