UX Design Research (2025 Summer Intern)

Lab Summary: 

At Mobile Platform Solutions (MPS), we are looking for a passionate UX design research intern to help support our applications and services for Samsung's array of B2B products. In this position, you will join a collaborative team of world-class designers and be able to learn and grow from the experience.

Position Summary: 

You’ll be working collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team and senior UX and product mentors to help users achieve their goals and fuse business insights with users' needs to craft great user experience. Day to day tasks will include working on innovative Knox solutions from concept to launch. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate Design Thinking while developing detail level work flows, assist in design and execution of research studies, and acquiring user insights based on studies and research.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the design and execution of research studies from concept generation through product release, including planning studies, moderating study sessions, writing reports, creating video highlights and presenting results.

• Acquire user insights by utilizing methods such as in-depth interview, diary studies, surveys, contextual inquiries, usability testing and any other methods you find impactful.

• Work effectively with designers, program managers, and hardware and software engineers in a highly collaborative environment.

• Support design validation and iteration through an iterative research process.

Required Skills: 

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field OR comparable UX research experience.

• Passionate about user-centered design for web and mobile experiences.

• An individual that is organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

• Open communicator with excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills.

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Hourly Pay Rate Range

$36 - $63 USD

Additional Information

Be careful not to disclose information related to the trade secrets of your previous or current employer(s)

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and  provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.