Co-op/Intern UX Design

About Kinaxis 

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, with a brand-new HQ based in Kanata North in Ottawa. As one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024), we want to help you take the first step in crafting your career journey.

At Kinaxis, we power the world’s supply chains to help preserve the planet’s resources and enrich the human experience. As a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management, we enable supply chain excellence for all industries, with more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

This is a hybrid position. You must be in the Ottawa, Canada office, at least three days a week. 

About the Team

The UX team at Kinaxis is transforming the user experience of our core product, Maestro. You’ll be integrated right into the UX team and treated like a permanent employee. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, user researchers and other designers on exciting and challenging design projects. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment, learn new skills and gain valuable real-world experience.

This is a full-time, 12-month position, starting January 2026.

To be eligible for a Co-op or Intern position at Kinaxis, you must either be currently enrolled in full-time education or, if you are a recent/upcoming graduate, your graduation date must be within 12 months of the placement end date.

What you will do

• Partner with product, engineering, research, and go-to-market teams to define and build new tools and experiences from the ground up.
• Lead at least one initiative and be the go-to person for design tasks, questions and feedback.
• Help prototype functional UI wireframes, concept mock-ups and final, pixel-perfect designs.
• Conduct lean UX research to support your design decisions.
• Contribute to Kinaxis comprehensive design system PARCEL.
• Contribute to a high-functioning, collaborative design culture that values speed and craftsmanship.

What we are looking for

• You have an education in Human Computer Interaction, User Interface Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience with a focus on software products.
• Some design experience, with a portfolio of projects that showcase your design process and skills.
• A creative mindset and a passion for designing modern, high-quality solutions with the help of modern design tools and AI on your side.

Why you'll love this role

• Design for real impact – Help shape tools used by global brands to manage complex supply chains that affect everything from medicine to smartphones.
• Learn from experience – Work alongside senior designers on real product challenges, from AI-powered planning to modernizing enterprise UX for the age of Generative AI.
• Build your portfolio – Contribute to projects that go to market, gaining hands-on experience in discovery, prototyping, and systems thinking.

We’re accepting applications now through end of day on Tuesday, September 30 2025. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the posting closes, so early submission is encouraged. 

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. 

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more. 

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact information is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used to inquire about application statuses.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.