User Experience (UX) Designer Internship – 2026 (CAN)Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions. Interns should expect to work in office, Monday‑Friday, up to 40 hours per week, typically between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Students should have no conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work‑day.Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after the internship concludes. By applying, your application will be considered for all User Experience (UX) Designer roles across Canada, including Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Victoria, Ottawa, and Calgary. Locations are subject to change. Provide your preference of location and start date during the application process, but we cannot guarantee location based on availability and business needs.Summer (Starts May/June 2026)Key job responsibilitiesDesign thoughtful, beautiful, and useful software user interfaces and experiences in a team environment.Create user‑centered designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, site metrics, and usability findings.Use business requirements, user and market research to assist in developing scenarios, use cases, and high‑level requirements.Design the UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow of applications and experiences.Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, click‑throughs, and prototypes.Develop and maintain detailed user‑interface specifications and design patterns.Work with program managers to plan projects for effective delivery while maintaining high standards for design.Be a passionate and effective advocate for design with non‑design audiences.Write effectively to communicate design rationales and benefits to Amazon customers.A day in the lifeOur internship program provides hands‑on learning and building experiences for students interested in a career in UX Design. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will engage with Amazonians for personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location, you will have the tools to own your internship and learn in a real‑world setting.Design at Amazon has been growing steadily in reach and impact—from devices to fashion, delivery logistics to search and streaming video, from voice and sound to physical retail, and more—while creating and cultivating experiences that touch Amazon customers everywhere, every day. Amazon design teams include every flavor of UI, UX, visual, motion, illustration, brand, and marketing design roles—as well as design technologists, researchers, writers, and more. Check out https://amazon.design/ and come build the future with us.Basic QualificationsAre 18 years of age or olderEnrolled in an academic program physically located in CanadaWork 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12‑week internship maximumExperience working in a collaborative team environment to deliver high‑quality design solutionsHave at least two creative materials for Amazon to review (any format)Experience in a variety of design, wire‑framing, and prototyping toolsCurrently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Design, Human‑Centered Interaction, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2026 – December 2029.Preferred QualificationsExperience with consumer brands and experience design, and a passion for storytellingExperience working in a collaborative multi‑disciplinary team and directly with developers for implementation of designsExperience with visual design demonstrated through mockups and style guidesKnowledge of mobile and web design patterns and accessibility standardsAbility to present design solutions to stakeholders in design, product management, and engineeringCreative Materials GuidanceShow your thinking: Include at least two projects indicating the problem you were trying to solve, your design process, early iterations, and the final implemented design.Pay attention to detail: A submission is a visual story‑telling (beginning, middle, and end). Have a clear visual hierarchy, consistent spacing and alignment, and show your intention behind your decisions.Be customer‑centric: Explain who your customer is, their unmet needs, how you validated or invalidated your assumptions, and how your design addresses their needs.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.The starting pay for this position is listed below. Amazon is a total compensation company; additional earnings may include shift differentials, overtime pay, and performance bonuses where applicable. Final pay rate will be based on factors including shift selection, location, and experience. In addition, Amazon offers basic life & AD&D insurance, paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well‑being. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those interviewed will be advised of hiring status.
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