What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI/UX Designer Intern position at Rolls-Royce Corporation?
Job Description
UI/UX Designer Intern
Duration : 12 weeks
Location: Remote
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.
Role overview:
As a UI/UX Designer Intern, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the delivery of digital projects across the business. You'll join the Defense Digital and IT Team and work day to day with an internal organization known as the Defense Software Factory.
This is a fast-moving, agile team that embraces the concept of "Learn Fast, Deliver Fast" as we help to digitally transform the wider business. You'll work primarily on discussing software projects with internal teams, creating user stories, and designing and mocking application designs to deliver results.
You'll work closely with the VP leading the wider team, as well as both internal and contracted Software Engineering teams. You'll make use of and contribute to our global design system, Cobalt, and are likely to have responsibility for growing its capabilities and leading from within our global experience design practice.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with Software Engineering teams to define design which will be easy to use and deliver value for our internal and external customers
Liaising between product owners, developers, management, and business users to understand needs, priorities, and timelines for success
Joining the global community of experience design practitioners and ensuring we stay aligned with changes in the global design and branding systems
Contributing to the global design system as our needs and capabilities develop
Validating products and solutions meet standards are accessibility, usability, and design standards
Helping to train, guide, and coach developers and others in design best practices to ensure our standards remain world class
Who we're looking for:
Advocate of high-performance culture and positive change
Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences
Ability to react quickly, think outside the box, and to be flexible in different situations to achieve results
Interest in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
Preferred qualifications (but not required):
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
Solid grasp of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, accessibility and layout
Awareness of and some experience with modern software practices, modern product ownership practices, and other technical topics related to the creation of digital products
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
Experience in contributing to a global design system and demonstrated success in applying that system to technical solutions
Familiarity in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to help bridge the gap between design and implementation
Marketing, communications, and copywriting experience is beneficial
Our behavior drives us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We'll expect that from you, too.
Relevant majors:
Currently attending an accredited university/college working toward a minimum of a bachelor's degree:
Graphic Design
User Experience (UX), Design User Interface, Human Computer Interaction or similar
If you've built design skills through class, personal projects, freelance work, or tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
What we offer:
Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Job Posting Date
13 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay Range
-Hourly
Location
Indianaplios, IN
Benefits
Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.
UI/UX Designer Intern
Duration : 12 weeks
Location: Remote
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.
Role overview:
As a UI/UX Designer Intern, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the delivery of digital projects across the business. You'll join the Defense Digital and IT Team and work day to day with an internal organization known as the Defense Software Factory.
This is a fast-moving, agile team that embraces the concept of "Learn Fast, Deliver Fast" as we help to digitally transform the wider business. You'll work primarily on discussing software projects with internal teams, creating user stories, and designing and mocking application designs to deliver results.
You'll work closely with the VP leading the wider team, as well as both internal and contracted Software Engineering teams. You'll make use of and contribute to our global design system, Cobalt, and are likely to have responsibility for growing its capabilities and leading from within our global experience design practice.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with Software Engineering teams to define design which will be easy to use and deliver value for our internal and external customers
Liaising between product owners, developers, management, and business users to understand needs, priorities, and timelines for success
Joining the global community of experience design practitioners and ensuring we stay aligned with changes in the global design and branding systems
Contributing to the global design system as our needs and capabilities develop
Validating products and solutions meet standards are accessibility, usability, and design standards
Helping to train, guide, and coach developers and others in design best practices to ensure our standards remain world class
Who we're looking for:
Advocate of high-performance culture and positive change
Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences
Ability to react quickly, think outside the box, and to be flexible in different situations to achieve results
Interest in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
Preferred qualifications (but not required):
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
Solid grasp of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, accessibility and layout
Awareness of and some experience with modern software practices, modern product ownership practices, and other technical topics related to the creation of digital products
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
Experience in contributing to a global design system and demonstrated success in applying that system to technical solutions
Familiarity in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to help bridge the gap between design and implementation
Marketing, communications, and copywriting experience is beneficial
Our behavior drives us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We'll expect that from you, too.
Relevant majors:
Currently attending an accredited university/college working toward a minimum of a bachelor's degree:
Graphic Design
User Experience (UX), Design User Interface, Human Computer Interaction or similar
If you've built design skills through class, personal projects, freelance work, or tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, we encourage you to apply.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
What we offer:
Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Job Posting Date
13 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay Range
-Hourly
Location
Indianaplios, IN
Benefits
Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.