Job Application for Experience Design - Co-op Program - Spring 2026 at 84.51° University Programs / Early Career Paths

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Product & Design – Experience Design – Co-op Program

Location Option: Cincinnati, OH

This role requires you to be in office M-TH, with the potential option to work remote on F (if role allows). Housing is not provided for Co-ops.

Semester: Spring 2026

Program Duration: January 12 - May 8, 2026

This is a strict start and end date; must be available for the entire program duration – we will not accommodate dates outside of this. You must be available to work full-time (8am-5pm EST) during the whole duration of the co-op semester to be considered.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United Stated and with the Kroger Family of Companies (i.e. H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

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 make 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

*Portfolio must be submitted with application

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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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