Job Description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Illinois - Champaign
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - UX Designer - Champaign, IL - 110935
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND .

Your Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Student - UX Designer for John Deere at the Technology Innovation Center located in Champaign, IL , you will:

• Support John Deere's Manufacturing Business UX Team and gain industry experience by documenting user needs, developing research protocols, conducting user studies, analyzing data, and recommending improvements for our digital experiences
• Operate as part of a data-driven team
• Build skills in identifying research questions, quickly developing a plan to collect data with a limited number of users, and presenting research analyses/findings back to program leadership
• You will receive mentoring/coaching to expand your UX talents, and be afforded opportunities to hone your skillset by interacting with users to solve real problems

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Exposure to a minimum of one design tool: Adobe, Figma, and Sketch.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver clean and usable interfaces while applying visual brand guidelines.
• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Graphic Arts, Digital Design, Industrial Design, Marketing, Human Factors or related discipline, or Psychology (Cognitive, Applied, Experimental, etc.); others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited university
• Graduation date of May 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work 10-20 hours/weekly during the academic year
• Available to work 35-40 hours/weekly during the summer
• A portfolio review is required for this position . For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé.
• Must be able to work on and complete assignments remotely
• Must be able to travel to Champaign, Illinois, or end-user locations (e.g., factories) in the Midwest if needed
• Core understanding of human factors principles, experimental design, and collecting data with human participants
• Comfortable defining and executing contextual inquiry and usability studies
• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze/interpret data in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations that enhance the user experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)

What Makes You Standout

• Ability to review relevant literature in human factors, user experience, and human behavior, and use that information to propose research studies or product improvements
• Familiarity with human-technology teaming research and knowledge of manufacturing UX challenges (e.g., manufacturing operations, efficiency, user perception, etc.)
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analyses and behavioral analytics tools
• Experience facilitating remote data collection studies
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana
Job Segment: User Experience, Industrial Design, Intern, Computer Science, Technology, Manufacturing, Entry Level

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