Spring 2025 Interaction Design Co-op

at  Crown Equipment Corporation

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program in Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interactive Media or Visual Design
• Good written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Work samples must exhibit good visual design skills. Include portfolio link with application
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

As an Interaction Designer (IxD) Co-op, you are mentored by the IxD team to research, design, and help implement lift web and mobile applications, and warehouse management tools with industry leading user experience. Tasks may include:

• Researching user needs, product requirements, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
• Conducting field research of users and products. May include on-site observation, interviews, filming and task analysis.
• Creating prototypes to design, test, and help develop new experiences.
• Collaborating with designers, developers and other Crown departments to bring your ideas to life.
• Creating visual documentation to support software and Design System development.