Intern, Construction UX Research

Position Overview

The construction industry is increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and data-driven insights, yet significant opportunities remain to improve how professionals access and interact with project information. Construction teams work with large volumes of data daily across schedules, models, documents, and field observations.

We are seeking a motivated Intern, Construction UX Research to join Autodesk Research and contribute to construction technology initiatives. You will explore design concepts, assist in conducting user research, and help shape how construction professionals interact with project data and tools.

As an intern with Autodesk Research, you'll collaborate with a global team working at the intersection of AI, design, and construction technology. Your work will inform how Autodesk approaches user experiences for the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Workflow Analysis: Study how users interact with complex construction data. Document workflow patterns, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Framework Development: Contribute to research frameworks and design guidelines that inform how we approach user experience challenges.
• Research Synthesis: Analyze user research data (interviews, observations, usage patterns) to identify themes, surface insights, and inform design recommendations.
• User Needs Discovery: Work with researchers and subject matter experts to define user needs, goals, and context through interviews and contextual inquiry.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare research reports, user journey maps, workflow diagrams, and presentations that communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between user research and design/engineering teams, ensuring user needs are clearly communicated and incorporated into solutions.
• Design Exploration: Create prototypes and design concepts to test research hypotheses and communicate potential solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD in Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, UX Research and Design, or a related design field with familiarity in AEC domains.
• Experience with user research methods, including interviews, usability testing, and contextual inquiry.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize research findings into design implications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design rationale.
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with construction, AEC, or other complex industrial domains.
• Experience with data visualization or information design.
• Background in front-end development (React, HTML/CSS, JavaScript) for prototyping.
• Experience with Autodesk products or similar professional software tools.
• Prior experience in industry research settings or applied research projects.

About The Canada Intern Program

The 2026 Canada Internship program runs for 16 weeks (May 4th – August 21st). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Key skills/competency

• UX Research
• Interaction Design
• Human Computer Interaction
• AEC Domain Knowledge
• Usability Testing
• Figma/Sketch
• Data Synthesis
• Prototyping
• Workflow Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration