UI/UX Designer Internship
Level: Master's Level Internship
Team: Product
Status: Full-time & Part time (Minimum 20 hours a week commitment)
Duration: Equivalent to minimum 520 hours (or 3 months minimum)
Work location: Remote (with hybrid options in Toronto and Chicago only)
Compensation: Hourly (paid in equity compensation equivalent to CAD $32-35/hour
Company Overview:
At Vosyn, we embrace the exciting, game-changing world of Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation and pioneering impactful projects across various industries. Our incubator, AI Venture Lab, nestled in the heart of Office146.com, is a crucible of entrepreneurial spirit, supported by intelligent processes and industry-leading best practices. We believe in fostering a culture of flexibility, continuous improvement, and solution-focused strategies. Here, every idea is welcomed, nurtured, and has the potential to scale to new heights. Currently, we're at the forefront of a significant IPO endeavor, a truly unicorn in the making. We invite you to be part of our journey and leave your imprint on the future of AI. At Vosyn, you will have the opportunity to engage with a fast-growing global organization with diversity of thought, experience, and cultures.
Additional Perks:
- Be part of the invigorating journey of a start-up transitioning to an IPO.
- Engage directly with senior management and strategic advisory board members.
- Enhance your CV with a rich array of experiences unique to Vosyn and AI Venture Lab.
- Get priority consideration for future full-time roles post-internship placement.
- Gain valuable experience with shaping and developing all facets of a world class HR department, while embracing the ‘experiential learning' that comes from work in a fast paced global company.
About the Job:
We are currently seeking a UI/UX Designer for a challenging experience-based internship to contribute to an innovative and groundbreaking project in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Are you passionate about design and technology, and looking to make your mark in the industry? Join our dynamic team as we push the boundaries and create a game changer in the world of AI. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in a fully immersive internship where you will contribute to the design and user experience of AI-driven products. This is designed largely as a remote placement but can also be a hybrid internship (Chicago or Toronto). In this engagement/applied learning internship, you'll gain unparalleled experience in a high-growth, dynamic environment, directly interfacing with senior management and contributing to transformative design projects. It will be a demanding internship and will require you to bring the best version of yourself to the table, but for those who embrace this, it will be a richly rewarding experience as well as a great complement to your academic investment.
What You'll Do:
- Design visually engaging, user-centered interfaces for AI-powered products, ensuring every detail of the user experience is thoughtful and intuitive.
- Focus on visual hierarchy, interaction design, and overall aesthetics to create interfaces that are not only functional but also impactful and delightful to use.
- Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure design integrity throughout the development process, advocating for design excellence at every stage.
- Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for both desktop applications and mobile platforms, ensuring consistency across different devices and touchpoints.
- Conduct in-depth user research, gather insights, and perform usability testing to inform and continuously refine your designs, ensuring they are driven by user needs and behaviors.
- Stay ahead of design trends and emerging technologies, pushing the boundaries of design to keep the product fresh, innovative, and competitive.
About You:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's level university program in fields such as User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating your UI/UX design skills, including examples of wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, or similar.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and implementing best practices.
- Excellent communicator who can articulate design rationale clearly and effectively, whether in one-on-one discussions or larger presentations.
- Proficient communication in English (both verbal and written) is required.
At Vosyn, you will have the opportunity to engage with a fast-growing global organization with a diversity of thought, experience, and cultures. Our interns have come from some of the top universities all around the world and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
DEI:
At Vosyn Inc., we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and supported. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience enriches our company culture and enhances innovation. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply.
Hiring Process:
- Application Submission: Candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters through our career portal.
- Written Questionnaire: Selected candidates will receive a set of 10 written questions to assess their fit and technical knowledge..
- Video Questionnaire: Candidates who successfully pass the written assessment will be asked to answer 10 additional questions to be submitted in a video format to further evaluate their skills and cultural fit. The ability to video record your answers will be required.
- Evaluation: Our team will review the responses to both questionnaires. Candidates who meet our criteria will be invited to the next stage.
- Orientation Session: Successful candidates will be invited to participate in an orientation session where they will learn more about Vosyn, our projects, and what to expect during the internship. After this session, you will be given the opportunity to opt-in if you choose that this internship is for you.
At Vosyn, you will have the opportunity to engage with a fast growing global organization with diversity of thought, experience and cultures. Our interns have come from some of the top universities all around the world and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Application Method:
Please apply via our career site: https://vosyn.ai/careers/ (https://vosyn.ai/careers/)
Please note that only candidates who apply through our website and meet the qualifications will be contacted.