UX Designer Intern/Co-op

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing 

As a UX Designer Co-op you will be working with the team designing the user experience for Investor’s Edge self-directed investing. You will be working with the team responsible for creating intuitive, engaging digital experiences for our clients on both desktop and mobile, from concept through to launch. You will be learning about and taking part in an iterative, user-centered design process, including how to establish a deep understanding of user needs, design detailed wireframes and user flows, and communicate solutions clearly in presentations and documentation.  

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. 

Important information

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
• Recruitment timeline: Applications review – September/October; Interviews – October; Offers – October/November
• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one document. 
• Work Location: In person position. Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.
• Duration of term: Winter 2026 term (January 2026 – April 2026)
• Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team.

How you'll succeed 

• Design simple and elegant solutions – Design the user experience from concept, design implementation to testing across multiple platforms and user groups, in collaboration with our UX team.  

• Communicate and present design solutions – Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Deliver design documentation and presentations to the project team, development staff and senior leaders for implementation. 

• Effective teamwork & collaboration: Work closely with cross-disciplinary project teams including business stakeholders, product managers, project managers, business analysts, and technology. Follow a collaborative, iterative design process with our UX team (UI design, content strategy, UX research and strategy). 

• Time management - Manage multiple concurrent objectives, project, groups and activities, while prioritizing and allocating time effectively.  

•  Requirements analysis & research – Develop a deep understanding of the user needs in partnership with the Product team, data analytics, market and user research working closely with our research and strategy teams. Conduct competitive analysis to understand the landscape.  

Who you are 

• You are enrolled in a post-secondary program in Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.  

• You have experience in UX design. You have a proven track record of creating simple, elegant solutions for complex design problems with experience designing and prototyping in Figma, and knowledge of WCAG Accessibility Guidelines and how to design to meet these standards.  

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. 

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life. 

• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. You are always looking for new ways to do things better and demonstrate innovative thinking in all you do. 

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You have high standards for quality in design. 

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. 

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2026-04-24

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Collaborating, Design Processes, Interaction Design, Solutions Design, User Experience (UX), User Experience (UX) Design