PLM UX and Research Intern

PTC
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
121 Seaport Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way.Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. You will work directly with the UX and product teams helping them build understanding of the user requirements and optimizing the user experience for PLM solutions. Your Team: You will be a core member of the PLM UX and Research team working side by side with UX designers on all aspects of the product development process starting with user research. Helping develop these solutions contributes directly to PTC's Digital Thread strategy.You will experience how their day-to-day work helps PTC achieve its goals. Your Day to Day: Coordinate and manage customer research studies Interview key stakeholders Talking with SMEs and customers to learn key tasks and pain points. Build workflows and explore concept solutions. Build shared user understanding by creating UX artifacts. Qualifications Qualified candidates will have experience in some of these areas: Education: UX Design and Research related fields - User Research, Human Factors in Information Design, Interaction Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Humanistic Studies, Visual Arts Software skills: Figma, Dovetail, Adobe Creative Suite( Photoshop, Illustrator), Miro Relevant UX activities: UX design, user research, user interviewing, wireframing, UX/UI prototyping, visual design Strong written and verbal communication skills Text Constant At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Life at PTC is about more than working with today's most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It's about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today's most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here."