UI/UX Design Intern (AI)

Location: Remote, with hybrid options in Toronto.

Compensation: $32 CAD per hour, paid in common shares of the Corporation at fair market value.

Company

hirify.global is an AI accelerator and incubator based in the Toronto area, developing and supporting AI projects across diverse industries.

What you will do

• Design and optimize interfaces for public websites, customer-facing web and mobile applications, and AI-driven chatbot tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and marketing stakeholders to translate requirements into user-centered design solutions.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate prototypes and design decisions.
• Create wireframes, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and visual mockups for new features and pages.
• Maintain design systems and style guides, supporting consistent branding, accessibility, and interface design.
• Iterate on designs using feedback, analytics, and user behavior data to improve engagement and performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio with web or mobile interface designs, wireframes, prototypes, and user research examples.
• Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar design and prototyping tools.
• Understanding of user-centered design, web and mobile usability, responsive design, and accessibility.
• Ability to communicate design ideas, collaborate cross-functionally, manage multiple iterations, and respond to feedback.
• Genuine interest in emerging technologies such as AI and chatbots.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic editing tools.
• Experience with usability testing or analytics tools.
• Basic front-end development knowledge in HTML and CSS or experience with content management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Startup environment preparing for an IPO, with ownership of real projects and outcomes.
• Direct collaboration with senior management and an advisory board.
• Flexible placement scheduling to accommodate academic responsibilities.
• Placement options include 520 hours over 3 months full-time or 6 months part-time.
• Priority consideration for full-time roles after successful internship completion.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and design portfolio.
• Complete a written questionnaire for shortlisted applicants, followed by interviews and a group discovery session.
• Complete a next-step form, contract, and onboarding.