UI/UX Design Intern

Summary

Join Vosyn’s NovaForge/AI Venture Lab as a UI/UX Design Intern and contribute to high-impact projects shaping the future of AI. This master's-level internship offers a remote or hybrid work option in Toronto, with flexible start dates and a duration of 520 hours. You will design and optimize user interfaces for external-facing products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct user research, and create prototypes. The internship provides hands-on experience, mentorship from senior management, and the opportunity to work on real-world projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful completion may lead to priority consideration for full-time positions at Vosyn. Compensation is $32–$35 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master’s in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field
• Master’s program enrollment or completion is mandatory
• A strong portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design projects, including examples of web or mobile interface designs, wireframes, prototypes, and any user research you have conducted
• Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, web and mobile usability standards, and best practices in responsive design and accessibility
• Ability to conduct basic user research, analyze user behavior data, and apply findings to improve design decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present design ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for visual detail, consistency, and brand alignment. Strong sense of aesthetics in typography, color, and layout
• Able to manage multiple design projects or iterations in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities or feedback
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, open to feedback, and eager to iterate to achieve the best outcome
• Enthusiasm for creating engaging user experiences and a genuine interest in emerging technologies (like AI and chatbots) and how users interact with them

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize user interfaces for external-facing products, including our public websites, customer-facing web/mobile applications, and AI-driven chatbot interfaces, to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience
• Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and marketing stakeholders to translate ideas and requirements into innovative design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals
• Conduct user research and usability testing on prototypes or existing products to gather feedback and validate design decisions, ensuring our designs are truly user-centric
• Create wireframes, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and visual mockups that effectively communicate design concepts for new features or pages
• Maintain and contribute to our design system and style guides, ensuring consistent branding, accessibility, and interface design across all external platforms and materials
• Iterate on designs based on feedback, analytics, and user behavior data, continuously improving the UI/UX of websites and apps for better engagement and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end development basics (HTML/CSS) or content management systems, and an understanding of how designs are implemented, is a plus (but not required)
• Familiarity with graphic editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus for creating marketing assets
• Experience with usability testing or analytics tools is a plus

Benefits

• Join the invigorating journey of a startup on the cusp of an IPO, and gain firsthand experience in a company poised for significant growth
• Work directly with senior management and an advisory board of seasoned professionals, receiving mentorship and strategic insights
• Obtain hands-on experience driving real-world projects in the AI and tech space, contributing to products that reach external users globally
• Collaborate with industry leaders and innovative entrepreneurs, expanding your professional network and learning from experts
• Strengthen your résumé with unique accomplishments from Vosyn’s NovaForge / AI Venture Lab, showcasing your impact in a cutting-edge AI venture
• Enjoy priority consideration for full-time positions at Vosyn after successful completion of the internship