UX Research Internship

Job Description

About the Company

Uline is a family-owned company that stands as North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials. With a significant presence, it employs over 9,000 employees across 14 locations. Uline is recognized for its growth and stability, offering extensive career possibilities. It was also a 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company. Uline emphasizes a positive and collaborative in-person work environment, is a drug-free workplace, and is committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks to its employees.

Job Description: UX Research Internship

This is a paid, full-time, 12-week UX Research Internship scheduled for Summer 2026, located at Uline’s Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The internship aims to provide hands-on experience in conducting user research to enhance the website experience for one of the country’s top B2B websites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research for various business projects, which includes tasks such as writing test plans, creating deliverables, and presenting insights derived from the research.
• Utilize data and research findings to actively promote customer-focused design decisions.
• Assist in the facilitation of design workshops, stakeholder interviews, and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to successfully execute UX projects.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants:

• Must be a Junior-status college student only at the time of the internship (Summer 2026).
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields such as psychology, human factors, UX design/research, or a related discipline.
• Possession of a portfolio showcasing UX Design / Research experience.
• Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits of a Uline Internship:

• Gain professional work experience by actively contributing to meaningful business projects.
• Receive guidance from a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to the intern.
• Access to complementary housing for out-of-town interns.
• Work within a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
• Receive competitive pay throughout the summer.
• Potential opportunity to join Uline full-time upon graduation.

Intern Perks:

• Participate in enriching “Lunch and Learn” sessions designed to expand business and industry knowledge.
• Opportunities for outings and networking events with other interns from various departments.
• Access to an on-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
• Use of a first-class fitness center, including a sauna and walking trails, located on-site.