2027 Newell Brands Intern- User Experience Research
Sandy Springs, Georgia, US
Job ID: 18276
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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
Position Title: USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCH INTERN- Newell Brands Internship (CAMP- Career Acceleration and Mentorship Program)
Start/End Date: May 17 - August 6, 2027
Location(s): Atlanta, GA
Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 24,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
The success of our company starts with our people. Newell Brands’ Summer Internship Program (CAMP- Career Acceleration and Mentorship Program) is an important element of our strategy to provide a diverse pool of talent for critical projects and entry level hire. Our offering includes a dedicated manager and mentor to outline clear assignments and provide direction throughout the summer; challenging and exciting projects and work assignments; volunteer and social activities to build intern community and professional development; visibility to key leaders in the company; and the opportunity to experience our everyday life at Newell Brands.
This is a role overview which includes essential job qualifications of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations, roles and facilities.
We offer internships in the following job functions/career areas:
- Accounting
- Design
- Ecommerce
- Finance
- HR
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Research & Development
- Packaging
- Sales
- Supply Chain & Sourcing
At Newell Brands, you’ll find a breeding ground for new ideas and a hunger to win in the marketplace. No matter your career choice, we offer exciting internship opportunities and a chance to gain hands-on exposure to our trusted brands during our 12-week, paid program. In past years, interns have helped bring products from the drawing board to the store shelf and conducted important research on emerging markets.
The User Experience Research Intern works closely with other User Experience Researchers to support the design and development of human-centric products.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with our User Experience Research team to provide usability and human factors support on key projects.
- Execute human-centered design activities and research throughout the product development process.
- Support usability testing by helping with test plan development, lab setup, running cameras, taking notes, analyzing data, creating video clips, and writing reports.
- Create Human Factors guidelines by conducting literature reviews and summarizing requirements.
- Work closely with the product development team to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for product enhancements.
Qualifications:
- In the process of getting an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Ergonomics/Anthropometrics, or related field.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Experience with activities within the human-centered Design process.
- Demonstrated ability to work in team environments.
- Self-motivated and flexible; willing to learn new things.
Each intern will have a CAMP project that they lead from start to finish – at the end of the intern experience, they will present the project deliverable to a leadership panel. The output of each project will be utilized by the business team moving forward after the conclusion of the internship.
Additional Qualifications
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Internship or work experience preferred
- Has a proven record of demonstrating the following skills:
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Leadership, significant position preferred
- Achieving results
- Creativity
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
- Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing their readiness for a full-time career
- Available to work 40 hours/week for 12 weeks; duration of internship (May 17- August 6, 2027)
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.