Only local applicants in the vicinity of Victoria, British Columbia, will be considered for this position.
Upanup is looking for a UX/UI Design Intern to help us create accessible, professional, and user-friendly website designs for our growing client base of government and utility providers. This is a contract internship position spanning from May 2026 until December 2026.
We offer an environment that encourages efficiency and supports progress within a growing independent company. You will have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance the way people access important information, while also gaining valuable experience as part of a supportive and collaborative environment.
Job Description
- Assist with the design of interfaces and layouts that meet client goals and scope, user experience requirements and brand standards, and accessibility requirements
- Assist with usability testing, including facilitating user testing sessions, contributing to documented analysis on client projects, writing scripts, and creating scenarios
- Provide inputs and adjustments to design files as needed by Upanup's team of UX and Strategy professionals
- Participate in internal and client reviews, providing support to the project team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Contribute to internal tasks and projects
Requirements
- Experience in a professional UX/UI design environment OR equivalent school experience
- Proficiency in Figma including prototyping
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and to meet tight timelines
- An ambitious attitude, positive outlook, and friendly disposition
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a design-related field (completed or in progress) or equivalent practical experience
- A portfolio demonstrating modern UI design
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
- Current enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Previous work experience in municipal government or utilities sectors
- Experience using or designing for content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress
- Experience writing HTML and CSS
- Freelance work or agency experience
- Experience with illustration, graphic design, and/or print layout
- Working knowledge of web accessibility and/or experience using assistive technology
What You Can Expect
- Compensation of $24 to $26 per hour at 37.5 hours per week
- Successful candidate expected to work full-time at Upanup's office in downtown Victoria
- Internship to start in early or mid-May 2026, lasting until December 2026
How to Apply
We require applicants to use the application form linked below to submit a PDF copy of your resume, and short answers to a few questions that help us understand more about your experience. The application should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.
Only candidates located in Victoria will be considered.