Levi Strauss & Company:
Summer Intern - Ecommerce, User Experience (UX) Job in San Francisco, VT

JOB DESCRIPTION This summer you could have the opportunity to work for one of Levi Strauss & Co.’s iconic brands! Our San Francisco-based Summer Internship opportunities, among the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature® and Denizen® brands, give students real world work experience and exposure to one of the world’s leading apparel companies. Our 10 week Summer Internship Program is the perfect way to gain work experience within the core of the organization, while learning what a career at LS&Co. might have in store for you. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, all interns will participate in an intern group project dedicated to a critical business initiative as well as be exposed to all areas of our business and our brands. Leadership seminars and career exploration series connect our interns to our leaders and educate around different career paths. Intern performance will be assessed using our internal review process. Direct to Consumer (DTC) - UX Internship We are looking for a talented intern to join our Direct to Consumer User Experience (UX) team. We’ll teach you about the importance of innovative and cohesive user experiences in retail and eCommerce. In return, you’ll help us build a consumer-focused in-store and web experience as our iconic brand seeks transform into a leading ecommerce retailer. Our internship program offers a unique opportunity to bring your consumer-focused skills to the top of the pack. You’ll have a chance to directly impact consumers while working on a strategic, critical business initiative that will be presented to senior leadership. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, interns will be exposed to all areas of our business and brands. Position Overview: Our mission is to deliver the next generation shopping experience to our consumers around the world. We’re looking for a UX Intern who will bring innovation, creativity and a bit of spunk to our team. It’s important this person has the energy and desire to help bring our fashion to the future while maintaining the integrity of our brand’s past. As a UX Intern, you will help drive the consumer experience vision and work closely with key stakeholders to build best-in-class UX for Levi.com and Dockers.com in North America and Europe. You will be responsible for bridging business and technology to drive innovation by owning UX elements from concept through launch. Nature of the work during the internship will include: · Owning a major project focused on growth and innovation opportunities in a specific eCommerce user experience area/feature. · Applying strategic design thinking to deliver innovative end-to-end user experiences that optimize user needs, business goals and technological realities across in-store, web and mobile retail platforms. · Setting a vision for great customer experiences, inspiring others to get behind the vision and ultimately delivering products and services that are known for their delightful experience and ease of use. · Highlighting and implementing ways to foster innovation within the company. Your primary responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): · Driving UX-specific initiatives to support LS&Co’s innovation and growth objectives. · Delivering UX wireframes and prototypes as well as UI specifications and tech requirements; creating 'lo-fi' prototypes to share with users in a fast, iterative manner. · Visualizing ideas and concepts to effectively communicate the UX vision to internal leaders, partners and customers. Then, translating those visions into UX designs that illustrate simplicity, despite technical complexity. · Collaborating effectively with consumer researchers, product management, development, marketing and other team members. Requirements for the internship: · Bachelor’s Degree (in Human/Computer Interaction, design or another relevant field a plus) · Currently enrolled full-time in a relevant program, with expected graduation in spring/summer 2019. · Computer literacy including proficiency with MS Office applications; ability to learn tools used in UX design such as Sketch, Principle, Invision and Zeplin. Additional qualifications: · Detail-oriented and thorough with the ability to see the big picture of UX. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation ability. · Resourceful nature paired with great problem-solving skills, both on your own and as part of the broader UX team. · A desire to do wonderful design work that goes above and beyond the expectation. · Positive attitude and self-motivation with the ability to prioritize well and drive a high level of focus. · Easy-going, open-minded, and collaborative character. · Strong interest in the apparel or technology industry. The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. LOCATION1155 Battery St. San Francisco, CA, 94111FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time