September 16, 2024

Graduate and Intern Recruitment

Christchurch

FULL TIME

Summer Internship - Design System Library Creation

Design System Library Creator
Tait Communications is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a comprehensive design system. Initiated by our UX team, this project aims to establish a robust component library that will serve as the foundation for our design and development efforts.
The duties of the role will include:
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Summer Student - Design System Library Creator to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining a component library that includes buttons, icons, typography, colours, and more. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of documentation outlining best practices and usage guidelines for these components.
You have the opportunity to gain experience in:

Understanding complex architecture of industry application
Life cycle of product design and implementation
Gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining a design system library in Figma.
Enhance your understanding of design principles and front-end development.

This opportunity is suited to someone:

Creative thinkers, those with a passion for design and a keen eye for detail.
Fast learner and problem solver
Passionate about accessibility and user experience
Team players, individuals who enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to a team environment

This is a great opportunity to be part of the global team at Tait Communications, to learn about our products, to gain exposure to different technologies and apply real world customer solutions.
For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com
To be eligible for a summer internship, you must:

Be studying, or have recently completed, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or qualification at NZQA level 7-10. If study has been completed, the closing date of your final semester should be less than 12 months ago
Be studying science, technology, engineering, design or business at a New Zealand tertiary education institute
Be legally permitted to work in New Zealand
Not have undertaken more than two Experience Grant internships with the same business.

This is a fixed term paid summer internship position for 400 hours, commencing in November 2024.
Applications will close 22nd September 2024. All applications will be considered, and you will be advised should you be shortlisted for an Interview.