UX Design Intern

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control -IQ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery.

But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/

WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

Hybrid: This role is on-site 3-5 days a week at our Del Mar office due to the nature of the work involved.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

A junior team member contributing to the consumer-oriented user interface of Tandem’s medical devices and applications. Participates in inspired, innovative, elegant, and highly usable interaction design solutions. Plays a supporting role in defining user experiences for new products and features.

UX Design Intern's at Tandem are also responsible for:

• Contributes to the design of innovative end-user interfaces focusing on designs that are clean, clear, effective, and pleasing to the eye.
• Works within the team to document specifications that engineering will reference to implement for final end-user interface design.
• Supports the development of design systems, concepts, and prototypes for evaluation (visual wireframes, task flows, design screenshots, or interactive prototypes).
• Takes design concepts and works towards completion of development phases under general supervision.
• Participates in concept development as part of an interdisciplinary team including product development, advanced technology, marketing research, user experience research, and quality assurance.
• Collaborates with peers and stakeholders to refine the user interface and experience.
• Confirms completion of required training plan before assuming job responsibilities.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Basic knowledge of UX/UI design principles, design systems, best practices, and standards
• Ability to communicate design ideas to team members through concepts, workflows, and prototypes to collect feedback to iterate and improve designs.
• Strong visual design skills with familiarity with selecting color palettes and designing screen layouts and typography.
• Experience in information layout and visual design principles.
• Ability to design products that benefit consumers by being both pleasurable and easy to use.
• Basic understanding of graphic, web, and software design principles as well as the limitations associated with these environments.
• An excellent eye for design detail.
• Competent in UX software such as Sketch, Adobe XD or Figma (preferred). Experience in animation software such as Principle, LottieFiles or After Effects a plus.
• Strong aptitude for taking input from multiple sources and for synthesizing it into coherent designs.
• Ability to learn new information quickly and to communicate clearly.
• Genuine interest in learning from their peers and growing as a designer.
• Skilled at presenting information in a clear, concise manner to all levels within the department.
• Skilled at contributing on a consistent basis to team initiatives in a thorough and timely manner.
• Able to react to changing situations in a timely, calm, and confident manner.
  
  

Minimum certifications/educational level:

• Working towards a BA in Interaction Design or related fine arts/graphic design field preferred, or equivalent experience in UX boot camp and other applicable job experience.
  
  

Minimum experience:

• Portfolio of work required. Curriculum portfolio pieces accepted, personal projects preferred.
• Intern experience in related environment valuable.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk, or hear in a standard office environment. In a lab setting, occasionally use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

REFERRALS:

We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!

SPONSORSHIP:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.