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August 20, 2026
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Associate Designer 2027

Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
IBM is a technology and consulting company that provides business and technology transformation services. The Associate Designer will support customer and employee strategies, uncover user and business requirements, and design human-centered digital experiences through UX, UI, visual design, research, and design thinking methods.
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Responsibilities

  • UX and UI work such as creating wireframes, visualinterfacesand prototypes; annotating the wireframes; collaborating with other designers, researchers,consultantsand developers; making sure the interaction is getting recorded and addressed correctly
  • Conduct user researchleveragingIBM Enterprise Design Thinking and do direct user research as part of managing a project
  • Supporting a Senior Designer on UX and UI production tasks, getting and incorporating the feedback, and working very closely with developersand testers on a day-to-day basis
  • Visual Design work, such as creating delightful concepts and exploring art of the possible, creating mock-ups and prototypes from sketches andwireframes, working closely with clients, senior designers, front-end developers to implement dynamic human-centered digital solutions
  • Create storyboards, layouts, impactful presentations, graphics, data visualizations, and other design artifacts in preparation for client meetings orproduct development
  • Participate/lead in design workshops, incorporate input from multiple stakeholders, communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale, outline digital experiences screen by screen, working with front-end development teams

Qualification

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Exposure to design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, InVision, as well as communication and workflow platforms like Slack, JIRA, Workfront
  • Understanding of the principles and methods for human-centered design including user research, rapid ideation and iteration, prototyping, and user testing
  • Thorough, design-focused, and analytical with the capability to apply logic to solve problems
  • Background in Human-Computer Interaction / User Experience methodologies, GraphicDesign, Visualart desired
  • Ability to communicate design approaches and complex situations clearly and simply (via voice, words, and pictures), listen actively, and convey difficult messages in a positive manner
  • Willingness to travel up to 100%

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Preferred Majors: Business, Graphic Design, Design and Visual communications or related field
  • Professional or University-based design experience with a portfoliorepresentingdesign artifacts and associated projects
  • Passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
  • Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs
  • Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Industry-recognized certifications and digital badges
  • A minimum of 40 hours of structured learning per year on IBM's AI-driven learning platform
  • Support from coaches, mentors, and professional communities across practices
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
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