Winter Design Co-op: Visual & UX Intern

Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking motivated design students for a Winter 2027 co‑op placement in Toronto. This in‑person internship offers hands‑on experience across multiple design disciplines, collaborating with designers, developers, and product managers to translate user insights into actionable design solutions.

Placements include Visual Designer, Interaction Designer, Design Researcher, and Content Designer. Applicants should be returning to school after the work term and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must‑have: Some 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).
• Passion for learning about user behavior, design principles, and emerging technologies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Portfolio samples

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

RBC is seeking motivated design students for a Winter 2027 co‑op placement in Toronto. This in‑person internship offers hands‑on experience across multiple design disciplines, collaborating with designers, developers, and product managers to translate user insights into actionable design solutions.

Placements include Visual Designer, Interaction Designer, Design Researcher, and Content Designer. Applicants should be returning to school after the work term and demonstrate strong communication and