Rapsodo Inc. is a sports technology and analytics company that uses computer vision and machine learning to help all athletes maximize their performance. Our proprietary technology applications range from helping golfers of all abilities optimize their launch conditions, to allowing MLB pitchers to increase the efficiency on their pitches. Current partners include all MLB teams, MLB, USA Baseball, Golf Digest, PGA of America, and over 1000 NCAA athletic departments.
As Rapsodo continues to grow and expand our business internationally, we are looking for a hands-on, driven, UI/UX Intern with a passion for collaborating and creating best in class, unforgettable experiences. By constantly focusing on the user, you will have the opportunity to define and shape our bleeding edge and accessible sports technology products, helping athletes and aspiring sports players fulfil their potential.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a UI/UX Intern, you will:
- Engage with cross-functional teams to craft compelling and intuitive user flows for both ongoing and new projects.
- Perform thorough research prior to the design phase, including benchmarking, creating Customer Journey Maps (CJM), developing personas, and conducting usability tests and surveys.
- Create both low and high-fidelity wireframes and prototype screens as needed, utilizing tools like Figma or other industry-standard design software.
- Conduct usability tests, gather feedback, and implement necessary amendments to refine and enhance the user experience.
- Seamlessly hand off finalized designs to product teams for further development and refinement using Figma, Zeplin, or similar tools, ensuring design integrity throughout the process.
- Collaborate closely with marketing and product teams to envision and bring to life innovative designs for promotional materials and product visualization
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, fuelled by a passion for creative problem-solving.
- Expert proficiency in industry-leading design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Zeplin.
- Deep understanding of usability principles and techniques, driven by a desire to enhance user experiences at every touchpoint.
- Enthusiastic about crafting beautiful, clean, and intuitive user interfaces while maintaining impeccable brand consistency.
- Up-to-date with the latest UX best practices and design processes, constantly seeking innovative ways to improve user interaction.
- A keen eye for detail and consistency, with a relentless pursuit of pixel-perfect designs that delight users.
- Capable of delivering exceptional work under tight schedules
- Eager to give and receive constructive design feedback, embracing a collaborative approach to continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling you to articulate design ideas and concepts clearly and effectively.
Japanese-speaking individuals or students who are returning to Japan may also be considered.
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