CDS Intern - Central Engineering UX/UI Designer

Transforming Retail Operations through Design

Join a forward-thinking engineering squad tasked with overhauling the internal digital landscape of a global retail leader. As a UX/UI Design Intern, you will work within the Central Engineering division to craft high-impact interfaces for the tools Costco employees use every day. Your work will focus on utilizing a massive Enterprise Design System (EDS) to ensure that complex backend functions are translated into accessible, user-friendly applications.

The Vibe Coding Advantage

This isn't a traditional design role; it's a call for AI-native creators. Costco is specifically seeking interns who can apply 'vibe coding' principles—using natural language and generative AI—to accelerate the prototyping phase. You will be at the intersection of design and development, leveraging AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, validate accessibility standards, and prototype functional frontend components with unprecedented speed.

Core Responsibilities

• System Evolution: Support and expand the Enterprise Design System by creating scalable Figma components.
• AI Integration: Experiment with generative tools to optimize workflows, ideate concepts, and enhance visual assets.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate directly with engineering teams to ensure design mockups are technically viable and responsive across all devices.
• User-Centric Research: Conduct testing and gather feedback to iteratively improve the internal employee experience through data-driven design.