UX Design Internship, Summer 2026

UX Design Internship, Summer 2026 Northwestern Mutual - Corporate Careers 4.5 ( ) Milwaukee, WI on company site for later Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual -

Corporate Careers :

Ranked as one of the 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.9/5 in supportive management 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 83% would recommend this company to other women 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services. 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services. Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering. #

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Position summary •As a UX Content Intern, you will work alongside the Lead Content Strategist (hiring manager), Content Strategist, Content Writer, and an extended team of employee experience designers and researchers to better understand the needs of our employees and how to improve their digital and on-campus experience. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions. Responsibilities of Role Assist in developing content strategies with a focus on human centered design. Build and refine content including for intranet pages and team presentations. Conduct content audits and provide recommendations for improving content consistency, clarity, voice, and tone. Assist in maintaining content style guides and voice and tone guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content delivers on departmental objectives while maintaining UX standard processes. Participate in user research activities and team discussions to gain insights into user preferences and behaviors. Stay up to date with industry trends and standard processes in UX writing and content strategy. Bring Your Best! What this role needs. Minimum qualifications Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Communications, UX Design, Digital Design, Journalism, Marketing, or related field from an accredited college or university Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: User experience design, communication, journalism, advertising, marketing, graphic design Portfolio link provided via application Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role Preferred skills and proficiencies Previous User Experience design, communication, industrial design, advertising, marketing, journalism and/or relevant project experience Familiarity with UX principles and methodologies. Effective oral and written communication skills Proven analytical and problem-solving ability High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn Ability to balance multiple priorities Benefits Come away with experience in co-creation, better understanding of human centered design, build knowledge buckets, understanding of voice, clarity, tone. Gain practical experience in UX content strategy, design, and research. Work closely with expert professionals in the UX content, design, and research fields. Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects and make an impact on our employee experience. Develop a strong portfolio of UX content work. Flexible working hours and an encouraging work environment. Next steps We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, one of our University Relations team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skills and share any next steps of our recruiting process. Who we are Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you'll be working for a company that's consistently voted among the "most admired" in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us. #

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$30.00 We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed. Build a strong career foundation with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. Why you should apply for a job to Northwestern Mutual -

Corporate Careers :

Ranked as one of the 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.9/5 in supportive management 73% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 83% would recommend this company to other women 86% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews A concierge service that will tackle your personal "to-do" list, such as running errands, organizing vacations, and scheduling services. 12 weeks of paid parental leave along with programs that support family planning services. Strong commitment to philanthropy evidenced by the NWM Foundation and each employee receiving 16 paid hours annually for volunteering.