Co-op, UX Designer
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 39 - 70
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
The company
Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT drives innovation to advance Fidelitys market leadership. FCAT teams assess test and scale concepts and ideas involving blockchain artificial intelligence fintech quantum computing and emerging technologies to enhance customer experiences and keep Fidelity at the forefront of the financial services industry. Celebrating 25 years of innovation FCAT focuses on these cutting-edge technologies and sociocultural trends to shape the future of financial services.
What youll be working on
As a co-op student you will collaborate with FCATs design team leveraging speculative design philosophies user research methodologies and design thinking to envision and create future experiences. Our speculative design practice combines creativity strategy and rigorous research to craft products spaces and vivid storytelling taking a holistic approach to design innovation.
We challenge conventional problem-solving by adopting fresh perspectives to envision bold alternativesthink sci-fi meets financial investing.
Your Role
You will work alongside and support our experienced design team from research and ideation to sketching and rapid prototyping. You will assist in creating multimodal outputs while developing a full story arc. Most projects are iterative and driven by multiple feedback cycles.
What Were Looking For
We seek someone eager to engage in groundbreaking collaboration with a bias towards action the ability to embrace failure and a strong intellectual curiosity. We value individuals who can play learn and have fun. We believe the world would be a better place if we rolled up our sleeves and made prototypes to get quick feedback from real users.
Qualifications
Core Qualifications
Interest in the future of digital experiences
Interested in emerging technologies (e.g. VR Generative and Agentic AI)
Comfortable with ambiguity inquisitive and eager to learn
Problem-solving skills ability to think critically about design challenges conceptualize and communicate ideas effectively
Passionate about human-centric approach in all actions and decisions
Able to work collaboratively within a team environment
Strong inter-personal and communication skills
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Currently enrolled in a degree program related to design (e.g. Industrial Design Architecture UX/UI) or adjacent disciplines (e.g. Game Design and Development Video Production Spatial Experience Design AR/VR Design etc)
Presentation and Layout skills: ability to effectively communicate design concepts ideas and story through a visual application
Rapid sketching for concepting: proficiency in quickly visualizing ideas through sketches and wireframes
Prototyping: capability to develop ideas into tangible prototypes and POCs
Software skills: Adobe Creative suite including photoshop illustrator and inDesign Powerpoint and Figma
Preferred:
Comfortable with software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
Participation in extracurricular clubs such as Scout Sandbox etc.
One previous co-op experience
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope geographic location candidates relevant experience and other factors.
Note the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days M-F) in a Fidelity office.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Investment Company Act of 1940 ERISA numerous state laws governing securities investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations including FINRA among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Category:
Administration
Key Skills
- CSS
- InVision
- Balsamiq
- HTML5
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Wireframing
- UI
- Axure
- Responsive Web Design
- Sketch
About Company
The benefits you provide are about more than your workplace. They’re about life. Together, let’s create a program that meets the changing needs of your employees and your business.
