Intern – Experience Design (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)
About the Internship
The US Foods Summer Internship Program provides a forum for students to apply classroom skills and academic training in a real-world business environment. Interns are assigned business-impacting projects, matched with a manager for regular direction and feedback, and paired with a mentor for day-to-day guidance. Interns gain exposure to executive leadership, participate in learning and social events with other interns across business functions, and deliver an end-of-summer presentation to showcase their accomplishments. US Foods internships are full-time paid positions (40 hours per week from June through August) with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position post-graduation dependent on availability and overall performance. This position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite and remote.
Purpose
As an Experience Design Intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to projects that focus on creating engaging and intuitive digital experiences. You'll support the team by assisting with design explorations, creating visual comps, and helping prepare prototypes that bring ideas to life. Throughout the internship, you'll gain hands-on experience with design tools and processes while collaborating with Experience Design team members and partners across the organization. This role is designed to help you build practical skills, explore real-world design challenges, and grow as a future experience designer.
Responsibilities
- Generate design explorations of various fidelity levels (from sketches to high-res) and semi-interactive prototypes (Figma, Sketch, or similar)
- Work on 1–2 design projects at different stages, while collaborating with colleagues on additional efforts
- Contribute to evolving digital system standards that ensure cohesive experiences across US Foods digital platforms
- Participate in and help organize design-thinking workshops; use empathy mapping to define user personas
- Support research activities that drive end-user advocacy
- Maintain accountability for design quality, timelines, and overall user experience
- Clearly articulate and present design-related topics to colleagues
- Actively receive and incorporate feedback while providing constructive input to peers
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a focus in Design (UX, Industrial, Visual/Graphic, or related)
- Students currently between their Junior and Senior years or between their 1st and 2nd years of graduate school will be considered for internships
- Design portfolio showcasing creativity, process, and problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail in design work
- Ability to communicate ideas through sketches, illustrations, and wireframes
- Enthusiasm for contributing to team discussions and presentations
- Openness to collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Basic organizational and time management skills, with a desire to grow
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, systems, and processes
- Must have regular, reliable method of transportation to commute to US Foods' location
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with user-centered design principles (design thinking, empathy mapping, personas)
- Basic experience with wireframing and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar)
- Exposure to usability testing, surveys, or user interviews
- Curiosity about user needs, behaviors, and design trends
- Creativity in generating fresh perspectives and solutions
Internal & External Relationships
Internal: Experience Design team colleagues, Product Owners, Project Managers, Developers, and other cross-functional digital partners
External: Sales / TM partners and end customers