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Designer Intern (4 month term - Toronto)

IBM
Canada · Full-time · Internship
Introduction

Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!

Your Role And Responsibilities

This position resides in Toronto and is a 4 month work term commencing in September 2025. It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work-term.

  • User-Centered Design: Apply design thinking principles to craft visually compelling and intuitive interfaces that solve user problems.
  • Design & Prototyping: Develop wire frames, high-fidelity UI designs, and interactive prototypes that bring concepts to life.
  • Visual Craftsmanship: Create polished UI components, layouts, and assets that align with IBM’s design standards while maintaining scalability and consistency.
  • Information Hierarchy & Layout: Structure content effectively to enhance usability, ensuring clear navigation and a seamless user experience.
  • Accessibility & Usability: Incorporate inclusive design principles (e.g., WCAG standards) to make digital experiences functional for all users.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with experienced designers, developers, and stakeholders to refine designs, incorporate feedback, and iterate quickly.
  • User Research & Insights: Support research efforts by gathering and analyzing user feedback, applying insights to improve design solutions.
  • Presentation & Storytelling: Develop engaging presentations, design narratives, and interactive showcases to communicate design decisions effectively.
  • Design Systems & Consistency: Assist in maintaining and evolving design systems, ensuring cohesive experiences across IBM’s digital ecosystem.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Skill sets we are looking for may include:

  • Figma (for UI/UX Design)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc) for asset creation
  • Keynote + PowerPoint for crafting compelling presentations
  • Strong grasp of typography, colour theory, and layout principles to create visually appealing designs
  • Understanding of design patterns and UI frameworks to maintain consistency across products
  • Basic knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS) is a plus but not required
  • Awareness of design thinking methodologies and user-centered design approaches

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • Visual
  • Figma
  • InVision
  • Zeplin
  • Sketch
  • JTBD
  • Service Design
  • Mobile Apps
  • Web Apps

Key Skills

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ui design patterns design systems storytelling prototyping illustrator blockchain typography prototypes powerpoint photoshop cloud css
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Posted
Apr 22, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Internship
Location
Toronto
Company
IBM

Industries

IT Services IT Consulting

Categories

Design Art/Creative Information Technology

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