Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The RoleYour roleAs a UI Design Associate, you'll help create digital experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging for customers. You'll turn ideas, requirements, and user insights into interface designs that help people complete tasks efficiently and confidently.
Working alongside experienced designers, researchers, product teams, and engineers, you'll contribute to products from early concepts through implementation. Your work will focus on translating customer needs into clear visual designs, interactive workflows, and reusable design components that create consistent experiences across digital products.
This role combines hands-on design execution with collaborative problem solving. You'll spend time creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, while also partnering with teammates to review feedback, test ideas, and refine experiences based on customer and business needs.
Through the Early Careers experience at Kyndryl, you'll strengthen your design, communication, and technology skills while building a portfolio of real-world work. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-scale digital products, modern design systems, accessibility standards, and AI-enabled design tools that support the design process.
What you will doDesign intuitive digital experiences
- Create user interface designs for web and mobile experiences, including screens, layouts, components, and interaction states
- Translate requirements and user insights into wireframes, visual concepts, and interactive prototypes
- Design workflows that help customers navigate tasks clearly and efficiently
- Contribute to experiences that are visually cohesive, accessible, and easy to use
Build and apply design systems
- Apply established design systems, patterns, and standards across products and platforms
- Create reusable interface components that support consistency and scalability
- Maintain design assets and documentation to support efficient collaboration
- Ensure designs align with accessibility and usability best practices
Collaborate across teams
- Partner with UX designers, researchers, engineers, and product teams throughout the design process
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and teammates
- Balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical considerations when developing solutions
- Communicate design decisions through presentations, prototypes, and visual storytelling
Test, learn, and improve
- Review implemented experiences to verify alignment with approved designs
- Iterate designs based on feedback, testing insights, and changing requirements
- Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve usability
- Explore emerging design tools and methods, including AI-enabled design solutions, to enhance productivity and creativity
Learn and grow
- Build expertise in user interface design, accessibility, design systems, and digital product development
- Learn from experienced professionals through coaching, feedback, and hands-on project work
- Develop a portfolio of customer-focused design experiences
- Expand your skills across design, technology, and collaborative problem solving
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You AreWhy Kyndryl:We're a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.
Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status
Required skills and experience- Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience completed recently or expected before start date
- Academic, internship, volunteer, or project experience creating digital designs, visual concepts, or interactive experiences
- Experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar platforms
- Ability to create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, or other visual design deliverables
- Understanding of visual design principles including layout, typography, colour, and hierarchy
- Ability to organize work, manage deadlines, and incorporate feedback into design solutions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on team-based projects
- Interest in creating accessible, customer-focused digital experiences
Preferred skills and experience- Portfolio demonstrating UI design, visual design, product design, or digital project work
- Exposure to design systems, component libraries, or accessibility standards
- Experience conducting usability reviews or incorporating user feedback into designs
- Familiarity with responsive design for web and mobile platforms
- Experience using AI-enabled design or productivity tools as part of a creative workflow
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction now, and in the future. The company will not sponsor employment visas for this role. You must also be able to work at our Frisco office 5 days per week."
The compensation for this position is $77,000 based on a full-time schedule. The pay or salary range is not below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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