Digital Product Design Intern

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

ABOUT

As a Digital Product Design Intern you will support the design and development of digital experiences across Polaris products. This includes in-vehicle displays companion mobile applications and web experiences. You will work closely with product designers engineers researchers and product owners. The role involves participation in user testing and rider research to help ensure our digital products are intuitive usable and built for real riders in real environments.

This internship is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in end-to-end digital product design from early concepts and wireframes through testing iteration and handoff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the design of vehicle display interfaces including infotainment controls and system UI.

Opportunities to assist with design work for mobile apps and web experiences that complement vehicle systems.

Create wireframes user flows interaction concepts and high-fidelity UI designs.

Help maintain and apply design systems components and UI standards.

Prepare design assets specs and documentation for engineering handoff.

Participate and organize usability tests user interviews and rider testing research events.

Assist with research synthesis insights and design recommendations.

Collaborate with product managers engineers and researchers in design reviews and critiques.

Iterate on designs based on feedback testing results and technical constraints.

Support general design tasks like: asset creation file organization and design updates.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

Currently pursuing a BS/BA in Digital Product Design UX/UI Design Interaction Design Industrial Design HCI or a related field.

Familiarity with design tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar.

Understanding of UX principles usability and interaction design.

Strong visual design sensibility with attention to detail.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches wireframes and prototypes.

Interest in user-centered design and research-driven decision making.

Comfortable working in a collaborative feedback-driven environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Experience with user testing and feedback preferred.

Powersports automotive or outdoor recreation interest is a plus but not required.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT:

A portfolio is required as part of the application.

Portfolio may include school projects personal projects or internship work.

Should demonstrate:

o UX and UI thinking not just final visuals

o Examples of wireframes user flows interaction design or prototypes

o Ability to explain design decisions and problem-solving approach

Case studies do not need to be polished or production-ready clarity of thinking matters more than perfection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Team-based collaborative fast-paced office or studio environment.

Combination of desk work and occasional participation in user or rider testing sessions.

May involve observing or participating in vehicle or field testing environments.

The salary range for this position is $19.50 to $30.75 per hour. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.

Important Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().