UI/UX Design Intern – Internal Interfaces & Experiences — Master-Level Internshi

About this role

Job Title: UI/UX Design Intern – Internal Interfaces & Experiences

Department: Product Experience (UI/UX)

Company: NovaForge / AI Venture Lab

Work Location: Remote (with hybrid options in Toronto)

Duration: 520-hour internship (full-time or part-time)

Compensation: $32–$35 per hour (paid internship)

Start Date: Immediate placement + flexible start dates

Recruiting & Compensation Disclosure — NovaForge roles are listed and administered via the Breezy HR account of our sister company, Vosyn Inc. All application and recruiting communications will come from Vosyn’s team. Compensation for NovaForge roles is equity‑only: any grants (and related plan documents) are issued by Vosyn Inc., not NovaForge, and are subject to Vosyn’s equity plan and required approvals. This notice is for transparency only and does not by itself constitute an offer of employment or of securities.

Company Overview: NovaForge AI Venture Lab is an accelerator and incubator at the forefront of driving Artificial Intelligence innovation, propelling impactful projects across diverse industries. Operating in the dynamic environment of Office146 at Etobicoke, NovaForge AI Venture Lab nurtures cutting-edge advancements and provides a launchpad for transformative AI solutions. Supported by intelligent processes and industry-leading best practices, it offers start-ups the resources they need to thrive. Joining means becoming part of this vibrant ecosystem, where interns contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of AI. Our incubator fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship, underpinned by intelligent processes and leading industry practices. We're currently spearheading a considerable IPO initiative, a true unicorn in its genesis. We invite you to be part of our exciting journey and make your mark on the future of AI.

Joining means becoming part of this vibrant ecosystem, where interns contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of AI. Our incubator fosters a spirit of entrepreneurship, underpinned by intelligent processes and leading industry practices. We’re currently spearheading a considerable IPO initiative – a true unicorn in its genesis. We invite you to be part of our exciting journey and make your mark on the future of AI.

About the Job:

We are looking for a skilled and driven UI/UX Design Intern to focus on improving our internal tools and platforms used by the startup incubator team. In this role, you will play a key part in refining user flows, designing intuitive layouts, and enhancing the usability of operational dashboards and internal portals that support our day-to-day operations. You’ll work closely with various departments to gather requirements and translate internal user needs into effective design solutions. This immersive internship offers hands-on experience, collaboration with senior management, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. While demanding, it promises to be a rewarding complement to your academic journey, equipping you with valuable skills and insights.

About the Placement: We have a scheduled ongoing placement immediately and an ongoing bi-weekly placement. We are screening candidates for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 to align with academic internship schedules. Your placement can be either full-time or part-time but must be a minimum of 520 hours to complete our program. We allow flexibility to avoid any conflicts with academic responsibilities. Please outline your ideal placement date or term and any constraints you may have.

What You’ll Do

Design and improve user interfaces for internal tools and platforms (such as operational dashboards, internal portals, and team workflows) to enhance usability and efficiency for internal teams.

Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to visualize new features and improvements for internal systems.

Gather feedback from internal users and conduct usability testing sessions with staff to identify pain points and inform design refinements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, etc.) to ensure that design solutions meet internal requirements and technical constraints.

Iterate on layouts and navigation designs, focusing on clear information hierarchy and streamlined workflows that improve internal productivity.

Document design changes and contribute to maintaining an internal design guideline or style guide to ensure consistency across internal applications.

About You

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related field. (Master’s level enrollment or completion is a plus but not mandatory.)

Design Skills: Strong skills in wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, with a keen eye for detail and a portfolio (academic or personal projects) showcasing your UI/UX design work.

Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software or internal tools.

Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving abilities and an analytical approach to identify user pain points and translate them into intuitive design solutions.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders and presenting design ideas clearly.

Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, welcoming feedback and iterating on designs in an agile environment.

Adaptability: Organized and capable of managing multiple projects or design iterations in a fast-paced startup setting, while meeting deadlines.

Passion: A strong desire to improve user experiences and an enthusiasm for optimizing internal systems to better support the team.

Bonus: An interest or previous experience in designing enterprise software, admin panels, or internal-facing applications is a plus (but not…