Job Application for Experience Design - Co-op Program - Fall 2025 at 84.51° University Programs / Early Career Paths

84.51°
Product & Design – Experience Design – Co-op Program

Location Option: Cincinnati, OH
Semester: Fall 2025

Program Duration: August 25 – December 19, 2025

You must be available to work full-time (8am-5pm EST) during the whole duration of the co-op semester to be considered. The Program takes place in our Cincinnati, OH headquarters. Housing is not provided during the duration of the co-op.

*We follow a hybrid working schedule where all associates are in office Monday-Thursday with the option to work remotely Friday (if role allows).

Please note, a link to your portfolio is required to be considered for the role.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for Design Co-ops with a passion for Design Systems, UX, and Research to help bring simplicity and familiarity to our products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of 20+ designers, grow your skills & talent, and build your professional network & portfolio. As a UX Design Co-op, you’ll be an integral part of defining and solving problems that users face within 84.51˚°, Kroger, CPGs (consumer packaged goods), and agencies & brokers.

At 84.51°, we design & build software experiences that making our users’ lives easier. We accomplish this through research, design, analysis, and testing in an iterative delivery environment. The 84.51° Experience Design team uses a multidisciplinary approach that allows you to leverage your strengths and improve your weaknesses in a highly constructive, highly collaborative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Current student working towards a bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year accredited university
Some experience creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, production assets, and documentation
Strong interest in learning a variety of user research methods (e.g. usability testing, card sorting, participatory design sessions, etc.)
Experience designing and prototyping with a design system in Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud
Some experience designing with design systems, responsive web and mobile constraints in mind
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Highly motivated, self-driven creative thinker and problem solver
Excitement and willingness to learn new skills and try new methods and approaches
Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JavaScript coding experience a plus

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Pay Transparency and Benefits

The stated hourly range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual hourly offers are structured and will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to function, office location and education level, in alignment with market data and cost of labor.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health.
- Wealth: Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan).
- Happiness: Company paid holidays.

Pay Range for Intern/Co-op Programs

$20 - $24 USD

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Your responses will not be associated with your specific application and will not in any way be used in the hiring decision.