UXUI Design Intern

Kickstart your career by designing the digital interfaces that power massive 800-tonne excavators and world-leading automation technology.

You will join a high-impact team at the intersection of physical and digital innovation transforming how the construction and mining industries operate through sleek functional and accurate visual design in a collaborative professional environment.

What Makes This Role Great:

You will gain hands-on experience in a unique joint venture environment moving beyond theoretical design to create functional assets for real-world heavy machinery. This role offers the rare opportunity to see your icons illustrations and technical diagrams implemented in cutting-edge positioning systems.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

• Design and iterate on high-quality icons and digital illustrations for industry-leading machine control interfaces.

• Collaborate with the UX team to streamline visual design processes and eliminate technical debt.

• Update complex technical diagrams to reflect the latest hardware innovations and sensor integrations.

• Utilize professional tools like Figma Adobe XD and Illustrator to maintain design system integrity.

• Manage design assets through version control systems like Git and GitHub to ensure seamless team integration.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in core graphic design software concepts and tools.

• Strong fundamental communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Basic understanding of design processes and visual hierarchy.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience or interest in user-centered design principles and practices.

• Familiarity with version control workflows using GitHub.

• Interest in heavy machinery or construction technology.

• Experience with 3D content tools or animation platforms like Lottie.

Internship Benefits:

• 12-week paid internship.

• Assigned Buddy/Mentor.

• Test Site Visit to experience our construction technology.

• Two week break over the Christmas/New Years period.

• Be part of a professional team.

• Enjoy social chat and events with other interns.

• Receive Trimble branded merchandise.

• Free membership to the Trimble Social Club.

• Join a cohort of over 20 interns.

Location: Based at Trimbles NZ headquarters in Christchurch New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway). Our office is home to over 400 Trimble employees where you can enjoy free parking securely covered bike sheds an onsite gym showers and an active social club.

Keywords: UX/UI Design User Interface User Experience Graphic Design Visual Design Internship Figma Adobe XD Illustrator Christchurch New Zealand UX Design Construction Technology CTCT GitHub

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong Grow Innovate.

At Trimble our core values of Belong Grow and Innovate arent just wordstheyre the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen heard and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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