UX Designer Intern (Canada)

Workday, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a UX Design Intern to contribute to real experiences for our financial applications. You will work with product managers, engineers, researchers, and designers to craft user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that improve complex financial tools.

You'll gain hands-on experience, receiving regular feedback and growth support from a dedicated designer. This 6‑month internship runs Feb 8–Aug 20, 2027, with a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergrad degree in UX-related field with graduation between Dec 2027 and June 2028.
• Submit online portfolio showcasing UX work (flows, wires, prototypes).
• Less than 12 months of internship/co‑op experience and curiosity about AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design real experiences for Workday's financial applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and designers to create flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Contribute to the end-to-end design process from problem understanding to polished solutions.

Skills

UX design fundamentals

Wireframes

User flows

Figma

AI prototyping tools familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Interaction Design/HCI/UX or related field

Tools

Lovable

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Come join the UX team designing Workday's financial products! We're the folks designing the tools that finance professionals use daily. From planning budgets, to managing spending, and understanding financial health, it's a complex world, but our job is to make it intuitive and user-friendly through smart design. We're a supportive and collaborative group passionate about tackling these challenges and making a real difference in the world of enterprise finance. We value working together, sharing ideas, and helping each other grow.

About the Role

As a UX Design Intern on our team, you'll spend 6‑months designing real experiences for our financial applications. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and fellow designers to create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for features within our financial products. You'll not be expected to know everything on day one. You'll be paired with a designer on the team who will help you get oriented, give regular feedback, and support your growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your UX skills, learn about the complexities of financial systems, and make a tangible impact by improving the tools that help businesses run smoothly. You'll be part of the design process from understanding the problem to delivering polished solutions, and you'll leave with real product work to show for it.

About You

You're currently studying UX or a related field and eager to learn and grow. What really matters to us is your attitude: you're naturally curious, love digging into problems, and genuinely enjoy collaborating with others. You see feedback as a gift, aren't afraid to ask questions, and thrive in a team setting where you can both contribute and learn from your peers. You have a good grasp of UX fundamentals, can create clear wireframes and user flows (experience with Figma is great!), you're curious about how AI tools are changing the way designers work, and you're excited by the challenge of designing for complex, impactful financial products.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date within December 2027 - June 2028
• Able to commit to a full‑time, 6‑month internship from February 8 to August 20, 2027. You will return to your studies after the internship ends.
• Submission of an online portfolio showcasing UX design work (e.g., user flows, wireframes, prototypes). Class and personal projects are welcome.
• Less than 12 months of internship/co‑op work experience
• Curiosity about AI tools and a desire to keep learning them, with some familiarity using AI tools for prototyping, such as Lovable, Cursor, or Claude Code.
• Experience using Figma for creating wireframes and prototypes, through coursework, personal projects, or work.

Preferred Qualifications

• In your application, please include a few sentences in your own words about your career goals and why this internship looks interesting to you.
• A genuine desire to collaborate effectively within a team setting and a strong curiosity to understand diverse perspectives.
• Experience working in a team, such as group class projects, hackathons, or a previous internship.
• Experience with product managers and engineers is a plus.
• An interest in financial products or B2B (business‑to‑business) and enterprise applications. No prior experience in this space is needed.
• Familiarity with user research practices and an interest in using data to inform design decisions.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive approach to learning, an ability to adapt to new challenges, and a passion for developing your craft as a designer.
• Demonstrated ability to manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process.

Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things.

Primary Location: CAN.BC.Vancouver

Primary CAN Base Pay Range: $66,400 - $99,600 CAD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.

We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role).

This means you’ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together.

Those in our remote 'home office' roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree.

Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law.

Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.