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Mercury Marine: UX/UI Design Intern

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a design project from school or an internship where you went from a research insight to a finished interface. What did that path look like?

whether the candidate actually understands the full design process, not just the visual output

Tell me about a time you had to design for a user whose experience was very different from your own. How did you build empathy for them?

capacity for user empathy and research thinking, since this role touches on-boat and off-boat customer experiences

Tell me about a design critique you received that was hard to hear. What did you do with it?

whether they can take direct feedback and adjust rather than get defensive, since interns get frequent reviews

Tell me about a time you had to tell a user's story to convince someone else on a team to see things your way.

storytelling and persuasion skills, since the posting stresses influencing people and framing user narratives

Walk me through your portfolio and pick one piece you'd want to talk about in depth. Why that one?

self-awareness about their own strongest work and ability to explain design reasoning, not just show pretty screens

Technical

How do you approach a lo-fidelity prototype when you're still not sure what the final solution should look like?

comfort with ambiguity and whether they actually use rapid prototyping as a thinking tool, not just a deliverable

What's your process in Figma or Sketch for moving from wireframes to something a developer could actually build from?

real fluency with the named tools and awareness of handoff to engineering

What do you know about how people actually use a boat's controls or displays while on the water, and how would that change how you'd design for them versus a desktop app?

whether they've thought about the specific physical, high-stakes context of on-boat interfaces versus typical screen design

Situational

Say you're handed a rough idea for a new feature on a boat's dashboard display with almost no other direction. What would your first three steps be?

ability to self-start and structure an ambiguous project without heavy oversight, since interns work semi-independently

If you were giving feedback on a teammate's design and you thought it missed the mark for the user, how would you frame that critique?

ability to give clear, actionable critique respectfully, which is explicitly called out in the posting

How would you explain a design decision to a software engineer who's worried it's not technically feasible?

ability to act as a liaison between design and engineering and hold ground diplomatically

If two stakeholders wanted opposite things for the same feature and you only had a week before a review, how would you move forward?

judgment under time pressure and comfort navigating competing priorities without a lot of authority

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The full job description

As published by Mercury Marine.

Are you ready for what’s next?   Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.  Mercury Marine: Fond Du Lac, WI - User Experience (UX/UI) Design Intern Location: Plant 10- Fond Du Lac, WI Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: No Direct Reports: No Pay Range:  $18.00-27.50 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.   Relocation: Yes Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview :   As a User Experience (UX/UI) Design Intern, you'll be part of creating remarkable user experiences!  You will become part of an integral team of designers committed to taking user experience design to the next level at Mercury Marine.  You will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified industrial designers, user interface designers and usability professionals who are responsible for developing helm to stern experiences for both ON and OFF boat experiences. You'll learn how to work with a team of designers and software engineers to ensure our experiences are world class in the recreational boating industry. Essential Functions: Execute functional designs with the highest-level of usability to maximize customer desire / market success Improve product usability and intuitiveness Be an ambassador for: • Research – understanding our customers • Empathy for customers experience • Rapid, lo-fidelity prototyping • Framing and telling the user story • Being visual in your work • Radical collaboration In addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to: • Gain confidence in your ability to influence people and manage challenging situations to achieve positive result • Act as a liaison to all areas of the organization while you drive design execution Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Required Qualifications: • Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI or related field • Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits • Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) during the the months May through August of 2027. • Experience with User Interface design, HCI – Human Computer Interaction design and/or Lo-fidelity prototype creation • Ability to tell a compelling user story • Ability to provide clear, insightful, and actionable design critiques • Experience with Figma, Sketch UI design software & proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) • Working knowledge of dev. processes Working Conditions: • Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.   • Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.    • Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week • Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.   The anticipated pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. Why Brunswick:   Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards !  About Mercury Marine:    Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com. Next is Now!   We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com  for support.  Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers .  If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com . #Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify .

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