SPECIFIC: + Develop UI design concepts and prototypes for the purposes of better understanding the product needs, testing hypotheses and the establishment of product requirements (from sketches to UX workflows, wireframes and interactive prototypes). + Leverage Human Centered Design HCD & research to create a holistic user experience across our suite of products with both physical and digital touchpoints. + Translate high-level design concepts into design descriptions and guidelines which can be used to brief the technical R&D teams. + Partner with senior interaction designer to create new workflows and visual designs + Partner and communicate with technical engineers throughout development to launch. GENERAL: + While working with a team of interaction designers and under the supervision of a senior interaction designer, the co-op will be expected to engage on some of the following types of activities: + Plan and execute user research, including creating research material, conducting user interviews, and synthesizing data + Create design concepts (wireframes, mockups, prototypes, etc.) based on user research insights + Create design specifications and all necessary documents detailing look and feel and workflow for hand-off to developers + Create presentations to share research insights and communicate design direction + Participate in design reviews + Understand and follow proper procedures and best practices; work with senior designers to improve them. + Commit to deliverable goals. Proactively report progress to project + management and R&D management when required. + Take direction as needed from senior designers and R&D managers; complete most tasks with minimal + guidance; use resources responsibly and effectively. Skills: + Proven UX & UI design experiences with a portfolio included + Experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and prototyping + Experience with Figma strongly preferred + Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to human-centered design + Ability to present your designs and solutions + Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively + Up-to-date with the latest design trends, design tools and technologies + A positive attitude, creative spirit, customer-focused driven, and the ability to give and receive creative feedback + Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and establish (and re-establish) priorities. Education + Enrolled and in their 3rd or 4th year in a Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, User experience or User Interface Design (or similar) program. + Available for an 8-month co-op term Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.