2022 UX Developer Co-op
Our Opportunity:
Our 6-month UX Developer Co-op Campus Program (July – December) is a hands-on opportunity to put your classroom knowledge, passion for technology and intellectual drive to work in an environment that is fast paced and welcoming of your inputs. This position is for current students ONLY, who are enrolled in co-op eligible degree programs.
As a UX Developer Co-op for the Chewy Design Systems (CDS) team, you will focus on helping to improve the overall user experience of Chewy’s digital platforms. You will use and help create common and reusable UI components and UX patterns to establish consistency across the customer experience.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about envisioning experiences that push imaginative solutions. You will be comfortable working with cross-functional teams, including Researchers, Designers, Product Managers, and other Development teams.
What You’ll Do:
· Collaborate with creative and technical teams to deliver first class user-centric experiences
· Develop high-fidelity interactive prototypes for usability research and for deployment on multiple device types using our interactive style guides and UI component libraries
· Interpret UI/UX design and research for translation into deliverables
· Proactively explore new technologies through research and applied innovation
· Actively participate in agile ceremonies as part of project execution
· Confidently articulate (spoken and written) how a solution answers user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
· Whiteboard and ideate with colleagues from varied backgrounds to get great ideas born and sold in low fidelity
· Constantly aim to improve yourself
· Advocate for the customer
· Attend and actively participate in daily stand-up, grooming, planning, and sprint retrospective meetings
What You’ll Need:
· Enrolled in a college or university local to the Boston, MA area
· Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science
· Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the full 6 month co-op cycle (July - December)
· Some experience in front end web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
· Some experience with UI technologies and practices, including HTML 5, CSS (preferably Sass/PostCSS)
· Experience with web development frameworks
· Ability to write reusable code
· Experience with code repository tools and concepts such as Git
· Some understanding of responsive design patterns and principles
· A passionate self-starter looking to grow his/her skillset within the UX/UI space
· Interested in art and design, but being an actual designer is not required
· Strong listening, organization, and communication skills
Bonus:
· Experience with Sketch and InVision or equivalent software (XD, Studio, etc.)
· Experience with accessibility and ADA compliance
· A portfolio of work you’ve done
· Production experience with Angular, React, VueJSor other modern UI frameworks
· Experience building web apps with reusable component architecture
· E-commerce experience
· Animation chops
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.
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