About the role#
As a UX Design Intern, you will spend 6 months designing real experiences for our financial applications. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other designers to create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. You will be paired with a mentor to help you get oriented and support your growth. You will be involved in the design process from initial problem exploration through to delivering polished solutions.
What you'll do#
- Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for financial product features.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intuitive and user-friendly tools.
- Participate in the full design lifecycle, from understanding user needs to final delivery.
- Use data and research practices to inform design decisions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 6-month internship from February 8 to August 20, 2027.
- Must return to studies after the internship ends.
- Less than 12 months of prior internship or co-op experience.
- Proficiency in Figma for creating wireframes and prototypes.
- Familiarity with AI tools for prototyping, such as Lovable, Cursor, or Claude Code.
- An online portfolio showcasing your UX design work.
- Experience working in a team environment, such as group projects or hackathons.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach to learning and managing time effectively.
- Preferred: Include a few sentences in your application about your career goals and interest in this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship position.
About Workday
Workday develops enterprise cloud applications for human resources and finance. The company provides tools for payroll, planning, procurement, and talent management. Founded in 2005, it is based in Pleasanton, California. It serves over 10,000 organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The firm employs more than 10,000 people.
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