Cardiff Metropolitan University · 2 hours ago
Design Internship
Alexander, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternCardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a User Centred Design Intern to support their commercial product design consultancy work at PDR. The role involves assisting in research activities, creating digital prototypes, and contributing to team ideation sessions while gaining exposure to various design disciplines.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supporting PDR’s UCD and design teams to deliver successful outputs for PDR's design consultancy operation
Helping plan and support research activities, including consumer insight, usability testing and in-context observation on live projects
Contributing to workshops, team meetings and ideation sessions, helping translate insights into clear product opportunities and concept directions
Creating and iterating digital prototypes for testing, using tools such as Figma
Supporting analysis and communication of findings, helping the team turn research into practical next steps for the project team and client
Adhering to ISO 9001 procedures within PDR, alongside other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Senior Design Consultant or Product Design Manager
Qualification
Required
Current employee or student at the University
Strong interest in user-centred design
Understanding of how human behaviour shapes products and services
Organised and effective communicator
Comfortable taking initiative and working independently
Ability to collaborate with others in a creative team
Curiosity to learn and develop skills in research, design thinking, and digital prototyping
Understanding of user-centred design principles and basic user research methods, including interviews, usability testing, and observational studies
Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning and teamwork
Degree equivalent qualification in Product/Industrial Design, Usability Engineering, Interaction Design, Psychology or related subject
Benefits
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Company
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a school.
Founded in 2011
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
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2025-06-27
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