At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

This position is remote/hybrid! You will need to reside (in, near, within) Los Angeles, CA 

Cox Automotive is looking for a talented and passionate User Experience Designer to intern alongside our team of professionals. In this role, you will be a member of a cross-functional team

tasked with designing experiences for the Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book brands. The right

candidate for this job is detail-oriented and thorough in thinking through how experiences should

work for our consumers. You should be able to design for consumers across devices and

advocate for user-centered design techniques and data-driven decision processes.

The Cox Automotive work environment is highly collaborative and requires an individual with

excellent communication skills and a keen ability to build and foster strong partnerships through

an open and transparent working style. Our UX organization is comprised of a diverse mix of

disciplines from design to research to content strategy. The group is deeply embedded in a

scaled Agile environment and has a substantial impact on the experience and the business. If

you’d like to learn the ropes at the best brands in automotive, let’s talk!

Responsibilities:

Be an active member of a cross-functional team to analyze consumer, client, and

business needs and translate them into high quality design solutions that deliver value for

the business

Deliver interactive designs that make complex tasks easier and that align with best

practices in the market

Create design deliverables such as wireframes, prototypes, mockups, specifications,

process flows, mood boards, user personas, icons, and finished artwork

Work with and/or develop design system assets, such as Sketch symbols, icon libraries,

reusable app components, style guides, and brand standards

Participate in regular design reviews and clearly rationalize design choices

Support product development by responding to day-to-day questions from developers,

product managers, and team leads

Strive to understand technical, business, and time limitations, and design within these

constraints

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

Major in Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field.

 A portfolio that demonstrates aptitude designing for digital media (responsive web and

mobile apps)

Proficiency with modern design tools, such as Sketch, Invision and Figma

Knowledge of current UX design trends across web and mobile platforms

Solid understanding of graphic design principles and best practices

Flexibility and openness to feedback from cross-functional team members

Knowledge of iterative software delivery methodologies like Agile

Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to work on concurrent projects and

quickly prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal

communication skills

Independent self-starter

Attention to detail and follow-through on completion of tasks

Understanding of mobile human interface guidelines (Apple’s HIG and Google’s Material

Design) and current possibilities and limitations of hardware and operating systems

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.  

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:  Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services.   Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.