User Experience Intern- Summer 2026

Meijer

Posted about 18 hours ago

Internship

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will work with product development and business teams to define, develop, and implement user experiences for digital and in-store customers. They will also participate in challenging projects, deliver final presentations to senior executives, and engage in professional development opportunities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

User experience design

User research

Figma

Recollective

Userzoom

Wireframing

Prototyping

Visual design

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Usability testing

Communication skills

Customer focus

Design thinking

Typography

Color theory

Job Description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

  • Weekly pay

  • Scheduling flexibility

  • Paid parental leave 

  • Paid education assistance

  • Team member discount

  • Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders.

The internship program includes:

  • Challenging and impactful projects
  • Final presentations delivered to senior executives
  • Executive speaker series
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Networking and community events
  • Events highlighting key areas of the business

What you will be doing as an IT User Experience Intern:

Meijer is seeking candidates for an internship opportunity in our User Experience area. Join our program to get experience in your field while also learning more about the retail industry and the breadth of career opportunities that support the customer shopping experiences.

The User Experience team at Meijer leads the designing thinking and user research at Meijer. Our intern will have the opportunity to work directly with the product development and business teams to define, develop and implement an experience that will impact our digital and in-store customers. Over the course of the summer the intern will have the opportunity to work with technology such as Figma, Recollective and Userzoom.

Qualifications:

  • Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree – User Experience, Graphic Design, User Research or related field.
  • Customer focused -- dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
  • Relationship skills -- can create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituencies.
  • Communication skills -- conveys the right information in writing and verbally.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (will vary depending on specific project requirements):

Wireframing: Proficiency in tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD to create wireframes.

Prototyping: Ability to build interactive prototypes to test concepts.

Visual Design: Basic understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
Problem-Solving: Ability to approach challenges creatively.

Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adjust to feedback.

User Research: Understanding how to conduct interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

Possible career path opportunities:

  • User experience designer
  • User experience researcher

Meijer

Meijer is a family-owned, Midwest-based retailer with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., we employ more than 71,000 team members and rank among the nation’s largest privately held companies. As the pioneer of the “one-stop shopping” concept, we’re committed to delivering quality products, great value, and exceptional service. Our core values—customers, competition, family, freshness, health, and safety—guide everything we do. For more than 90 years, we’ve supported our communities through charitable giving, nonprofit partnerships, and local events. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. We believe in helping team members reach their full potential because together, we can do great things. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and family.

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