Master Thesis: HAIC (f/m/x)

Introduction

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM’s product and technology landscape. Here, you’ll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a User Experience Designer, you will focus on creating seamless, engaging experiences by designing the underlying structure and information flow for products, services, and systems. You will apply your skills and knowledge to understand user needs and context through research insights and define UX goals and principles.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Understand User Needs: Research and gather insights to comprehend user behavior, preferences, and pain points to inform design decisions.
• Define UX Goals: Develop UX goals and principles based on research findings to guide the design process and ensure user-centered solutions.
• Apply Human Factors: Learn to apply human factors knowledge, such as Hick's Law and Fitt's Law, to optimize interactions and create intuitive designs.
• Design UX Architecture: Assist in designing the user experience architecture, including functions, information, and interactions, to create a cohesive and engaging experience.
• Consider User Context: Participate in considering user context variations, such as culture, environment, and activity, to ensure inclusive and adaptable designs.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Exposure to User Research: Familiarity with research methods to gather insights on user behavior, preferences, and pain points.
• Basic Understanding of Human Factors: Awareness of human factors principles, such as Hick's Law and Fitt's Law, and their application in design.
• Interest in UX Design Principles: Curiosity about designing user experience architecture, including functions, information, and interactions.
• Understanding of User Context: Knowledge of user context variations, such as culture, environment, and activity, and their impact on design.
• Familiarity with Design Tools: Exposure to design tools and software used in creating user experience designs.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with Design Software: Exposure to design tools and software used in creating user experience designs, such as sketching and prototyping tools.
• Basic Understanding of Front-end Development: Interest in front-end development principles and their application in user experience design.