Experience Design Rotational Development Program
Associate — User Research:
Make an impact, and love your job
For three decades, Intuit has created innovative products that improve people’s financial lives so profoundly that they can’t imagine going back to the old way. Whether it’s helping parents save money to send their kids to college, small business owners be their own bosses and achieve their dreams, or rural farmers in India getting better prices for their crops, we are making a huge difference every day. Through market-leading brands such as QuickBooks, Quicken, TurboTax, GoPayment, and Mint.com, we serve over 50 million personal users and 7 million small businesses worldwide – and are still growing.
We’re innovators, and we don’t stand still. As the world evolves, so do we — inventing new solutions to solve important problems, perfecting those solutions, and delighting our customers. Because of this, we are recognized by our peers as one of the world’s most-admired software companies, and have built an incredible team and a great place to work.
We are looking for inspired, innovative people who are eager to join us, and create products that revolutionize people’s lives. We want people who are bursting with creativity, and who will attack their jobs in new and innovative ways. We want you!
Launch your career as a researcher and future leader
Our Experience Design Rotational Development Program (XD RDP) is a 2-year program dedicated to providing you with a unique combination of skills, experiences, and connections to kickstart your career as a researcher and leader. Through four, six-month rotations in different roles and teams throughout the company, you will work on some of the most important and exciting business projects, and make a significant impact. RDP Associates have pioneered innovative technologies and processes, built new businesses from the ground up, and developed creative campaigns to enter new markets and grow our business.
You will develop a deep expertise in user research — uncovering and delivering deep customer insights that guide the creation of innovative, delightful experiences — and will also have the opportunity to develop a broad set of complimentary skills in areas such as interaction design, visual design, content design, marketing, product management, business strategy, and leadership.
In addition to these challenging projects, you will learn from both senior leaders and experienced managers who encourage and foster your personal and professional growth, as well as from other RDP Associates who share the same drive and passion that you have. With XD RDP, you’re not hired to just do a job, you’re being developed by the best leaders and mentors we have, to lead change, create innovative ideas, and delight customers. With this breadth of experience and network, you will build an incredibly strong foundation for long-term success in your career!
What we are looking for
We welcome upcoming graduating students with degrees related to HCI, information, cognitive science, social psychology, or equivalent field in behavioral sciences or design– who will have graduated by July 2013, with:
• Experience with a broad range of research methodologies, such as: ethnographic research, site visits, interviews, diary studies, usability testing, rapid experimentation, and long-term research plans.
• Passion for creatively exploring innovative research and experimentation methods.
• Strong examples of past research and/or design project work (online portfolio a plus!).
• Deep knowledge of relevant research, design, and industry trends.
• Ability to effectively articulate research and design thinking to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, and business acumen.
• Solid academic record, minimum GPA 3.0.
• Willingness to be geographically mobile during the 2-year program.
Location
Mountain View, CA — but may have rotations at other Intuit sites as well (such as San Diego, Waltham, Woodland Hills, Plano, and beyond).
How to apply
Go to www.intuitcareers.com/university, and search for the title Experience Design Rotational
Development Program Associate — User Research.
All submissions for this opportunity must include a resume, and cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and XD RDP — link to an online portfolio of past research and/or design projects a plus!
To be considered for the 2013 class, please apply by Friday, March 8, 2013.
Be innovative… Be yourself… Be Intuit..
