UX/UI Industrial Design Co-op
About the position This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your team You’ll join Baxter’s Global Design team, a group of creative, inquisitive individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Together, we approach complex challenges across Baxter’s medical device portfolio, partnering closely with product development teams to shape innovative product features and enhancements. In this fast-paced R&D setting, you’ll experience a mix of structured priorities and flexible problem‑solving, all while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture. As a Co-op, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced designers, contribute your own creativity, and manage your time as you grow your skills in User Interface design, concept visualization, and product labeling. Responsibilities • Work closely with product development teams to ideate and conceptualize new product features and enhancements within Baxter’s medical device portfolio. • Provide hands-on design support with a focus on concept visualization, User Interface design/development, and product labeling. • Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand design requirements, brainstorm solutions, and create graphics and visual assets. • Support the Global Design team (based in Batesville, IN) by taking direction on priorities, tasks, and project deliverables. • Interact with cross-functional R&D teams, including New Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Marketing, and Market Research. • Translate ideas and feedback into presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides, images, and interactive demos. • Contribute to user-centered design activities; exposure to User Testing or Usability Engineering is a plus. • Work in a hybrid environment with some flexibility depending on project needs (minimum of 3 onsite days per week required). Requirements • Currently enrolled full‑time in a B.S. or B.A. program in Industrial Design, Visual Communication (Graphic Design), HCI, or a related major. • Ability to apply Human‑Computer Interaction principles to UI concept development. • Proficiency in Mac and PC environments preferred. • Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). • Advanced skills in 2D graphics/illustration software — Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred. • Must provide a portfolio or work samples for consideration. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of Figma is a strong plus; familiarity with Adobe XD, ZeroHeight, and KeyShot/Strata 3D is a plus. • Some exposure to 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidEdge) is beneficial. • Ability to create presentation materials and visuals based on customer input. • Sketching ability is a plus. Benefits • Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. • Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. • Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. • We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. • Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Apply tot his job