Product Design Co-op - January 2026 at Wayfair

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

23.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience, Design Thinking, User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, Visual Design, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Flexibility, Mentorship, Feedback, Tools Proficiency, Curiosity

Industry

Retail

Description

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026 The base pay for this position is $23 per hour This is a Boston based opportunity with a 3 day in office expectation (Tuesday - Thursday) with 2 days remote (Monday and Friday) At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN * This position requires an online portfolio. Please include the link to your portfolio on your application and in your resume. Who We Are: We’re the Experience Design team at Wayfair, and we’re tackling exciting challenges that are reshaping how people discover, find, purchase, and have goods delivered to their homes. We also provide a great experience to our supplier partners that sell their inventory at Wayfair. We’re a diverse team of talented Product Designers who are hard at work transforming experiences for our customers, suppliers and internal operations users. What You’ll Do: Join an amazing Design team within the Supply Chain Retail Technology department, where you'll design tools to improve the Supply Chain Network or enhance the Post-Purchase Service experience for our internal users, customers, and suppliers Participate in our team meetings and experience design project reviews, retrospectives, knowledge sharing, and provide and receive feedback Craft intuitive interface experiences, leveraging design thinking and industry best practices, with support from your dedicated mentor Contribute to user research efforts (competitive benchmarking, user interview, surveys, user testing, ux audits, and synthesis of findings) Participate in workshops and ideation sessions that harness the brainpower of the collective team Produce and iterate on design deliverables that communicate solutions, such as user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals Join a cross-functional team of designers, product managers, product analysts and engineers to assist in the day-to-day work of designing delightful experiences Present deliverables to partners and stakeholders in order to collect feedback and iterate accordingly What You’ll Need: Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Human Factors, Information Design, Human Computer Interaction, UX Design, etc.) with the expectation the degree will be completed between 2026 and 2029 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the co-op A portfolio that demonstrates hands-on design work (digital UX and/or visual design work). The portfolio can be presented online or as a PDF. Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. Preferred Qualifications: Passion for the user with a strong interest in understanding their behavior Always curious and feels energized by learning new things Detail-oriented Working knowledge of relevant design tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, prototyping tools, AI, etc.) Ability to make decisions backed up by best practices, research, and understanding of user and business needs Analytical and process-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving skills Desire to collaborate cross-functionally, and ability to contribute as part of a team and individually Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Excited to see results driven by their work Flexibility to adapt to changes in priorities and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously Comfort prioritizing work and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Why You’ll Love Wayfair: Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including: A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback Skills-based training Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops to get to know one another Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone. Social Impact & Responsibility: At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home. Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@wayfair.com. Need Technical Assistance? If you are having any technical difficulty submitting your application, please reach out to our careers team at careers@wayfair.com. About Wayfair Inc. Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.

Responsibilities

Design tools to improve the Supply Chain Network and enhance the Post-Purchase Service experience. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to produce design deliverables and present them to stakeholders for feedback.