UI Designer Intern

Surgalign is looking for an eager product designer to join our summer internship program, workIng on user interface design and the interface design system for the company’s HOLO AI suite of products. The internship would be for 20-40 hours a week for approximately 10-12 weeks.  

WHO WE ARE:

Surgalign is an emerging medical technology and artificial intelligence (AI) leader. First in the spine industry, tripling the business over the past five years, we are now building out our digital platform driven by AI-based medical imaging and surgery solutions. We are advancing the science of spine care, focused on delivering innovative solutions that drive superior clinical outcomes. We are investing to be a leader in developing and harnessing the incredible possibilities of digital surgery to redefine the very idea of “personalized medicine.”

WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR US:

During the summer internship program, the UI Designer intern will interact with senior leaders and learn from our team members and business partners, all while making direct contributions to Surgalign’s products. You will collaborate with fellow designers, researchers, and members of Surgalign’s product and development groups to create innovative, intuitive, and great-looking interfaces that people benefit from and are delighted to use. Specific duties include:

• Organizing and developing the user interface design system for the organization’s suite of Digital Health AI products
• Supporting the Digital Health product design team in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes of user interface designs for upcoming product releases
• Participating in design reviews and brainstorming sessions with Product Design, Product Management, Marketing, and R&D
• Participating in agile product development activities such as daily standups, backlog grooming, and sprint planning/reviews.
• Coordinating with members of the R&D team regarding design handover, feedback, and iteration
• Developing and documenting the process of design handover, specifically as it relates to the user interface design system
• Meeting with your mentor and manager on a regular basis to discuss progress, issues, and give feedback.

WHO YOU ARE: (List all required skills, experience, qualifications and education).

• A recent graduate or current student of a design related discipline at a trade school, university, or college, pursuing a degree in product design, interface design, interaction design, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, human centered design (HCD), or related field.
• Completed your Junior year (if pursuing a Bachelors) or beyond at the time of the internship. Exceptional rising Junior or Sophomore year students may also be considered.
• Proficient with modern interface design and prototyping tools (specifically Figma)
• Able to learn new technologies, tools, and platforms quickly
• Prior experience or familiarity creating and maintaining a user interface design system
• Prior experience or familiarity with the concepts of interface design
• You have an eye for good design
• Able to provide samples of your previous UI design projects (please include a link or attachments with your application)
• Available for a 10-12 week internship between May and September of 2023. We are unable to accommodate internships outside of this time frame.

BENEFITS OF INTERNING WITH US

Our Internship program is an opportunity for you to be compensated for an exciting learning opportunity. You will be paid to work on meaningful projects and have the chance to work alongside industry experts in the development of cutting edge technology.

• Flexible paid work arrangement and schedule
• Practical experience and exposure to real-world aspects of product design and development
• Collaboration hand-in-hand with skilled teams of world class developers and designers
• Opportunities to work on significantly important and mission critical projects
• Opportunities to shadow, mentor, and train with seasoned professionals
• Exposure to future employment opportunities (all hiring is based on knowledge, skills and abilities).

SURGALIGN CORE VALUES:

Be Relentless, Gritty & Tenacious

Passion and perseverance over time. We will not be knocked off course.

Act with Speed

Making thoughtful decision quickly.  We execute with intensity and operate with a send of urgency to best serve employee and customers.

Customer Focused and Patient Minded

Putting the customer first at every level of the company.  We are fully committed to satisfying surgeons needs to improve their patients’ lives.

Lead with Integrity

Hold oneself to the highest ethical and quality standards. We put honesty, transparency, and sound judgement above all else to deliver on our commitments.

Be Bold & Act Courageously

Stand up for what is right. We take risk, have difficult conversations, make bold decision, and own the results.

OUR MISSON:

We Align with surgeons to improve patient lives by developing and delivering intelligent solutions for spine disorders.  We do this through investment in exceptional talent, training, and clinical evidence.

Surgalign is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company.  Surgalign will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Our goal is to make the online job application process accessible to all potential applicants.  If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department by email at: HR@Surgalign.com

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