User Experience Design Intern

Location: Davidson

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** Where is the work:*
* On-Site (5 days)

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* Job Summary:

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* We are looking for a collaborative and creative  
** UX Design Intern
** who will contribute to designing next-generation digital experiences across AI-powered platforms, Digital Twin systems, IoT applications, and enterprise SaaS solutions. This role provides hands-on experience across the full UX lifecycle - from research and ideation to design and validation - while working on real-world, high-impact projects within an agile, cross-functional environment. Interns will collaborate with UX leaders, product teams, and engineering partners to create intuitive, user-centered experiences that align with business goals and emerging technologies such as AI, conversational interfaces, and data-driven systems.

** Where is the work:*
* Monday to Thursday, work onsite in Davidson, NC with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

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* What you will do:

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* ▪ A 10-week internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, design, leadership, and communication skills - providing insight into a creative career with Trane Technologies

▪ Support the design of user experiences for web, mobile, and emerging digital interfaces

▪ Participate in user research, persona development, and journey mapping

▪ Create wireframes, user flows, visual design and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma

▪ Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers in an agile environment

▪ Explore and apply AI-driven UX patterns (e.g., conversational UX, personalization, intelligent recommendations)

▪ Contribute to design system components, guidelines, and documentation

▪ Assist in usability testing and synthesize insights into actionable design improvements

▪ Present design concepts and rationale to team members and stakeholders

▪ Stay current with UX trends, AI innovations, and modern design practices

** Learning & Growth Opportunities:*
* ▪ Exposure to enterprise-scale UX projects and real product development

▪ Hands-on experience with AI + UX integration

▪ Mentorship from senior UX leaders and cross-functional teams

▪ Opportunity to present work in a final design showcase to leadership

▪ Build a strong portfolio with real-world case studies

** What you will bring:*
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* Qualifications:

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* ▪ Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, HCI, Interaction Design, Product Design, Digital Media or related field

▪ Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking

▪ Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

▪ Strong curiosity and interest in AI, emerging technologies, and digital experiences

▪ Good communication and collaboration skills

▪ Portfolio (academic or personal projects) demonstrating design thinking and problem-solving

** Preferred Skills (nice to have):*
* ▪ Interest in AI/ML applications in UX (GenAI, chat interfaces, personalization)

▪ Exposure to mobile design, data visualization, or IoT interfaces

▪ Basic understanding of design systems or front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)

▪ Interest in industrial, enterprise, or B2B product design

** Key

Competencies:

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* ▪ User-centered mindset and empathy for end users

▪ Creative problem-solving and willingness to learn

▪ Ability to translate ideas into visual and interactive designs

▪ Strong attention to detail and design quality

▪ Proactive, collaborative, and open to feedback

** Compensation:*
* Salary range:…