Transfix, named one of Forbes' "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" in 2018, is the leading freight marketplace that's transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, connecting shippers to a national network of reliable carriers. Fortune 500 companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Unilever, and Target rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing tools, guaranteed capacity, data-driven insights, and reliable service, Transfix is changing the world of transportation one load at a time. Join us, and leave a positive impact on the environment as we help reduce the carbon footprint caused by the 65 billion wasted miles on the road.

Based in New York City, Transfix is backed by top VC firms including New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Canvas Ventures, and Lerer Hippeau.

The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We're hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers.

As a Product Design Intern, you will partner with your Product Design mentor and act as a voice for our users, advocating for their needs across the organization. 

If you’re excited about transforming an industry, being part of an innovative culture, and making a positive impact on the environment, send us your resume.

About the role

• This internship is a 12 week, full-time program in our NYC office. You should be available to start in Winter 2019 or Spring 2020.
• Flexible, part-time hours can be arranged depending on the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Partner with your Product Design mentor to help solve the complex needs of our users and customers in a two-sided marketplace. 
• Oversee the user experience of a product from concept until launch (and then some), while collaborating with other product designers, product managers, and engineers on your team.
• Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of your product and engineering team.
• Practice presenting work and receiving feedback in a design critique setting.
• Design mockups, prototypes, and design specifications. You’ll be creating portfolio-worthy projects and obtaining real-world experience working as a product designer on a cross-functional team.
• Practice user-centered design, focusing not only on how the product looks but also how it works.
• Learn how Transfix uses agile processes and iterative development to rapidly deliver solutions.

About you

• You’re a creative problem-solver. You can understand user needs as well as technical or business limitations, create multiple design solutions, and partner with your mentor, engineers, and product managers to assess impact and feasibility.
• You have initiative. You can drive your project forward, meet deadlines and manage time effectively. You’re a self-starter who also knows when to reach out for help.
• You have a passion for design. You are obsessed with finding ways to improve interactions, products, or experiences in your daily life.
• You can adapt to a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Pursuing a degree in interaction design, UX, or a related field, or have recently graduated from a full-time bootcamp course.
• Portfolio showcasing recent school projects, freelance work, or even projects you have worked on in your spare time for fun. Please provide a link or PDF to your portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to execute on visual and interaction details.
• Excellent communication skills. You can clearly articulate your design decisions.
• Software proficiency in one or more of the following: Figma, Sketch, Invision

To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.