Job Description
POSITION: UX Research Intern
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.
Jaguar Land Rover North America's internship program is a great opportunity for college students entering their junior or senior year, or who are currently in a graduate school program, to gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of the automotive industry! This is a great opportunity for personal growth and development from a business and learning perspective.
In this internship, you'll work within our UX Research team to support our product squads in delivering intuitive experiences to our users and help us grow our UX Research practice. Our Portland team focuses on digital products, specializing in complex user experiences with cutting-edge technologies like autonomous driving, augmented reality, and off-board solutions. You'll gain exposure to Mobile Apps, UX Design, DevOps, DesignOps, Systems Engineering, Agile Delivery Management, and Software Delivery in a constantly evolving and complex environment.
Details of the program: - The program is open to students at a Graduate or Phd Program
- The Internship runs from June 16th through August 2025
- 40 hours per week during business hours (Business Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm)
- Hybrid Schedule available
- Paid internship -
- $31/hour for students in a Master's program
- $37/hour for students pursuing PhD
WHAT TO EXPECT: - Plan and conduct UX research studies and deliver quality insights to inform product decisions
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and UX design, to ensure a cohesive and user-centered approach
- Participate in UX research peer review meetings and other research team practices
- Contribute to UX Research initiatives to help grow our practice
- Perform other duties as required.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: - Master's or PhD degree in progress during FY 25/26 (April 2025 - March 2026)
- Prior experience with, and a strong understanding of, user experience research, research methodology, human machine interaction, or a related field
- Proficiencies in professional survey tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and other research enabling tools
- A passion for problem solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions, backed by strong interpersonal, organizational, and storytelling skills, and the confidence to champion new initiatives
- Excellent collaboration, observational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills alongside the desire and ability to balance multiple perspectives
- Must be legally able to work in the United States at the time of application
So Why Us? - As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That's why working here is so much more than a job.
- Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
- You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too! Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.
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