Interaction Design Internship (Immediate Start through May 2027)

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
Internship
Consumer Web • Other • Retail • Appliances
The Role
Year-long on-site internship focused on interaction and industrial design for home appliances. Create presentations, design specs, wireframes, and prototypes using Figma/Sketch/Adobe. Apply sustainable and universal design, collaborate with engineering, usability, marketing, and suppliers, and support mobile app interaction work.
Summary Generated by Built In

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come togetherwe always look for a better way, and we create possibilities

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

GE Appliances is looking for Interaction Design interns for home appliance
products. These are year-long internships at GE Appliance’s design studio
located in Louisville, KY. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the
product design process in a manufacturing environment, providing valuable work experience by improving your skills & knowledge base in Industrial & Interaction design.PositionInteraction Design Internship (Immediate Start through May 2027)LocationUSA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities
  • Learn how to communicate your concepts through presentations, design specifications, and prototypes.

  • Work on a variety of product lines and learn how to design brand centric products. • Use sustainable and universal design principles to develop new forward-thinking product.

  • Collaborate with others in the design process including engineering, usability, marketing, and suppliers.

  • Relocation & housing assistance available

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited school or university pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related design program

  • Undergraduate or Graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas using verbal, written and visualization tools to present complex ideas in an easy to understand way

  • Story-boarding, mapping & wireframing experience in Figma, sketch or Adobe Suite • Time-based & Interactive media design experience with Prototyping tools

  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile application design & development

  • Great visual design, multi-media design and hardware development experiences are pluses

  • Must be willing and able to relocate to Louisville, KY for the year duration of the internship

Legal authorization to work in the country/region where the business is hiring is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now, nor in the future, for this position.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Enrolled full-time in an accredited Industrial Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related design program
  • Undergraduate or Graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Ability to communicate ideas verbally, in writing, and via visualization tools
  • Storyboarding, mapping and wireframing experience using Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Suite
  • Time-based and interactive media design experience with prototyping tools
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile application design and development
  • Great visual design, multimedia design, and hardware development experience
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to Louisville, KY for the one-year internship
  • Legal authorization to work in the hiring country without sponsorship

GE Appliances Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Appliances and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Appliances.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare Strength: Health insurance and on-site wellness resources are presented as strong aspects of total rewards, with medical, dental, vision, and mental health support seen as valuable inclusions.
  • Retirement Support Retirement Support: The 401(k) with company matching is highlighted as a solid pillar of compensation, reinforcing long-term financial security for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off, holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and paid parental leave provide a broad leave framework that adds meaningful value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Louisville, KY
4,316 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

GE Appliances, a Haier company and Affiliates (GEA), is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, it is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.

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