UI/UX Design Intern

Job Title: UI/UX Design Intern – External Websites, Apps & Tools 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, Ironwood Digital Inc. All application and recruiting communications will come from Ironwood Digital ’s team. Compensation for NovaForge roles is equity‑only: any grants (and related plan documents) are issued by Ironwood Digital Inc., not NovaForge, and are subject to Ironwood Digital ’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 creative and user-focused UI/UX Design Intern to work on our external-facing digital products, including marketing websites, user-facing web/mobile applications, and conversational AI tools such as chatbots. In this role, you will help craft engaging and intuitive user experiences that delight our external users and clients. You’ll conduct user research, develop prototypes and mockups, and design interfaces that clearly communicate our brand and product value. Working closely with our product managers, developers, and marketing team, you will ensure a consistent and user-centered design across all external platforms. This immersive internship offers hands-on experience, collaboration with senior management, and the opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. While challenging, it will be a rewarding complement to your academic journey, providing 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 optimize user interfaces for external-facing products, including our public websites, customer-facing web/mobile applications, and AI-driven chatbot interfaces, to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience. Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and marketing stakeholders to translate ideas and requirements into innovative design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals. Conduct user research and usability testing on prototypes or existing products to gather feedback and validate design decisions, ensuring our designs are truly user-centric. Create wireframes, low- and high-fidelity prototypes, and visual mockups that effectively communicate design concepts for new features or pages. Maintain and contribute to our design system and style guides, ensuring consistent branding, accessibility, and interface design across all external platforms and materials. Iterate on designs based on feedback, analytics, and user behavior data, continuously improving the UI/UX of websites and apps for better engagement and performance. About You: Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field. (Master’s level students or recent