Summer 2026 Student – Digital Design, Personal Banking

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is offering summer internships for various Digital Design roles within the Personal Banking Team. Interns will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered digital experiences, conducting research and designing intuitive interfaces. Applicants need to be enrolled in a relevant degree program and demonstrate strong communication skills along with creativity. This internship promises hands-on experience and opportunities for growth within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in design

Mentorship provided

Opportunities to grow and learn

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a relevant degree program.
• Knowledge in interaction design and willingness to learn.
• Portfolio demonstrating work or projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create user-centered experiences.
• Conduct research on user needs and behaviors.
• Design and prototype user interfaces.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Creativity

Education

Enrollment in a degree program related to design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Job Description

Your application will be reviewed for consideration across multiple roles within the following areas:

• Digital Design

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking summer interns across several Digital Design roles (including but not limited to the following: Interaction Designer, Digital Designer, Design Researcher, Content Writer, etc.) to join the RBC Personal Banking Team.

On the RBC Digital Design team, we encourage designers at all stages to continuously learn and grow. We put strategy, research, design principles, and technical innovation at the center of everything we do. We are a leader when it comes to exceptional digital experiences in the financial space and our focus on our users is an integral part of this success. As an intern student on our team, you will be immersed in an environment that fosters creativity and a learning mindset.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in designing intuitive, user‑centered digital solutions that enhance the client experience across multiple platforms. As part of our team, you will collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to translate user insights into actionable design solutions.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create user‑centered digital experiences aligned with RBC’s strategic goals and brand standards.
• Conduct research to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Design and prototype intuitive interfaces, including wireframes, low‑fidelity sketches, and high‑fidelity prototypes (training and mentorship provided).
• Develop and refine reusable UI components, patterns, and design system documentation to ensure consistency (no prior experience required—we’ll guide you!).
• Apply design principles, accessibility standards, and best practices to optimize the client experience (learning opportunities included).
• Create and deliver content strategies that align with user needs and RBC’s digital voice.
• Support usability testing and research activities to evaluate prototypes and improve user experiences.
• Simplify complex problems and present solutions through effective visualizations and frameworks.
• Contribute to iterative design processes in an agile environment, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate a proactive, learning mindset by taking initiative, sharing ideas, and seeking growth opportunities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Enrollment in a post‑secondary institution (university or college) in a degree program related to design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge in interaction design, visual design, content design, or design research, with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn much more.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• A portfolio or examples of work demonstrating creativity or problem‑solving skills (academic or personal projects welcome). *Please share links to your portfolio/examples of your work on your resume*
• Passion for learning about user behavior, design principles, and emerging technologies.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) or web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience with data visualization or automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical insights to non‑technical stakeholders.

Please note:

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end‑date; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e.are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference.
• Opportunities to build close relationships

Job Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail‑Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025‑12‑18

Application Deadline: 2026‑01‑15

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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