UX Designer Intern (8 months)

Leadingtalent; Markham; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Markham, Ontario is seeking a UX Designer co‑op for an 8‑month term starting January 2026 or September 2026. You must be enrolled full‑time and intend to return to studies after the term.

You will design and develop web and graphical interfaces, create media to boost engagement, and collaborate with design and development teams. Strong skills in Figma prototyping, UI/UX principles, and user research are essential, along with eligibility to work in Canada for the duration.

Qualifications

• Graphics design experience
• Excellent communication and creative skills
• Prototyping with Figma
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles
• Passion for user experience and research
• Must be eligible to work 8 months starting in January and/or September
• HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Understanding of color theory and typography
• Knowledge of best practices for accessible design
• Registered in a formal co‑op/internship program

Responsibilities

• As a UX Designer, you will learn and apply skills for designing and developing web and graphical user interfaces, creating media to increase user engagement across several platforms.
• You will work with graphic design and web development tools and technologies, creating mockups, layouts, icons, tiles, etc., for websites, applications, and social media campaigns.
• This role resides in Markham, ON and is an 8‑month work term commencing in January 2026 and/or September 2026.

Job description

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. If the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excites you, read on!

IBM Developer Skills Network is part of the Developer Ecosystem Group. We engage closely with all business units of IBM, academic institutions, and customers large and small. As part of our open source mission, we work closely with various open source communities as both contributors and users. We containerize and orchestrate at scale, apply machine learning, AI, and everything else that’s cool and new. We care about your passion and competence, not the number of years.

We make bets about what’s coming next, not just what is popular today. We are looking for someone who is not afraid of learning new technologies fast and applying them to implement creative solutions to scaling and service reliability problems.

We have a great working environment with the latest tools and the smartest people. You’ll have ultimate flexibility in choosing technologies, and you will learn, learn, and learn continuously at the cutting edge of everything tech. Your work will directly impact millions of learners worldwide.

Your role and responsibilities

This position resides in Markham, ON and is an 8‑month work term commencing in January 2026 and/or September 2026. It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full‑time studies at a post‑secondary institution and will return to full‑time studies upon completion of the work‑term.

As a UX Designer, you will learn and apply skills for designing and developing web and graphical user interfaces, creating media to increase user engagement across several platforms. You will work with graphic design and web development tools and technologies, creating mockups, layouts, icons, tiles, etc., for websites, applications, and social media campaigns.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Graphics design experience
• Excellent communication and creative skills
• Prototyping with Figma
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles
• Passion for user experience and research
• Must be eligible to work 8 months starting in January and/or September

Preferred technical and professional experience

• HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• Understanding of color theory and typography
• Knowledge of best practices for accessible design
• Registered in a formal co‑op/internship program

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a foreign national from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.