SUMMER 2027
Shure offers a challenging, fun, and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.
Shure’s User Experience Design group is looking for a talented design intern to create intuitive, effective, and engaging software applications that will bring exciting features and powerful functionality to new and existing Shure products. You should have strong systems thinking, UX concepting and wireframing, UI architecture and feature scoping skills. This position will work with other designers, internal stakeholders and end-users in defining product and UI requirements, design solutions and ensuring our products meet the high standards expected of our brand.
This Internship can be Remote, Onsite or Hybrid based in Niles, IL.
Responsibilities- Contribute to design projects from their inception to launch – and beyond
- Collaborate with product managers on product requirements and focus on the user experience, ease-of-use, performance and efficiency of the associated software applications.
- Work independently and in collaboration with other stakeholders to quickly produce multiple concepts and prototypes for internal use, usability testing and customer review.
- Leverage rapid prototyping and customer interaction to make informed design decisions
- Work with developers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and guide the interface through the development process.
- Meet with end users to assess and document user needs and use-cases
- Contribute to high level design patterns and specifications
Qualifications
- Experience – working towards a BA or MA in HCI or related program – cross-platform projects and experience is preferred (web, mobile, installed)
- Passion - love of usability and effective, attractive and simple User Interfaces
- Breadth – skilled at UX design, fundamental understanding of SW, solid visual sensibilities
- Maker – self-motivated to learn and utilize new technologies and tools
- Teamwork - excel in a team atmosphere as a member of a fast-moving multi-disciplinary group
- Proactive - identify issues and risks along with potential solutions
- Flexible - think on your feet and change course quickly
- Tools & Tech - competent-to-expert knowledge of design & documentation tools such as Adobe CC, Figma, Abstract - HTML5, CSS, Javascript, Angular JS and other web libraries – and UI platforms like Material Design, iOS, Bootstrap.
- Approach – user-centered design perspective and use of common methodologies
- Skills - excellent critical listening, analytic, writing and presenting skills
- Industry knowledge - experience with products for audio or AV/IT professionals is preferred
- A portfolio of work samples is required
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
WHO WE ARE
Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.
Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.
THE MIX MATTERSDon’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $23-$43 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc).
WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a BA or MA in Human-Computer Interaction or a related program.
- Experience with cross-platform projects, including web, mobile, or installed applications.
- Competent-to-expert knowledge of design and documentation tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Abstract.
- Knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, and other web libraries.
- Knowledge of UI platforms such as Material Design, iOS, and Bootstrap.
- Skills in UX design, software fundamentals, visual design, prototyping, and user-centered design methodologies.
- Excellent critical listening, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Portfolio of work samples.
- Experience with products for audio or AV/IT professionals.
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.
What We Do
Shure has been making people sound extraordinary for nearly a century. Founded in 1925, the Company is a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, performance, and durability. We make microphones, wireless microphone systems, in-ear monitors, earphones and headphones, conferencing systems, and more.
