Co-op Program Coordinator / UX Designer

Job Description:

Co-op Program Coordinator / UX Designer

Fidelity has a strong focus on growth and innovation. FCAT (Fidelity Center for Applied Technology) is Fidelity's core innovation catalyst, helping Fidelity imagine the possibilities and realize the benefits of new ideas and emerging technologies.

We're looking for a thoughtful and collaborative team member to join our design team in a hybrid role that blends two exciting responsibilities: coordinating our student co-op program and delivering impactful UX design work across a range of initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of mentorship and craft-who loves building learning experiences for others while also rolling up their sleeves to design meaningful user experiences.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners
• Represent the organization at university
• Plan and host open houses, roundtables, and studio tours (virtual or in-person) to promote the co-op program
• Help position the organization as a top destination for student talent.

• Design and coordinate immersive co-op projects that reflect FCAT's values of discovery, experimentation, and exploration.
• Ensure project experiences are structured yet flexible-balancing rigor with agility
• Align student work with business or research goals, providing clear objectives and room for creative exploration.

• Lead onboarding and orientation for incoming co-ops
• Provide structured mentorship opportunities, check-ins, and performance reviews
• Foster a supportive and engaging learning environment
• Curate resources, guides, and documentation

• Manage recruitment timelines, role postings, and interview coordination
• Maintain detailed program documentation, including role descriptions, training materials, and best practices
• Track key success metrics

• Collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams to translate user insights and business needs into intuitive, elegant digital experiences.
• Create wireframes, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and UI specifications that bring ideas to life with clarity and purpose.
• Explore multiple concepts and iterate quickly to test hypotheses and refine experiences.

• Contribute to the end-to-end design process across projects
• Apply best practices in interaction design, visual design, and usability
• Balance creativity with attention to detail and consistency across screens, flows, and systems.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams
• Clearly communicate design rationale through presentations, walkthroughs, and documentation.
• Participate in critiques and feedback sessions to continuously raise the bar on design quality.

• Contribute to shared design libraries and components
• Maintain and evolve internal design systems in collaboration with other designers and developers.

• Embrace FCAT's values of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning
• Bring forward new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and push the boundaries of what's possible through design.

• 3-5 years of experience in UX design or product design roles.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates user-centered thinking, creative problem-solving, and polished execution across web or mobile experiences.
• Experience mentoring or working with student or early-career designers is a plus.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping platforms.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and storytelling skills.
• A deep interest in designing for exploration, experimentation, and innovation.