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2025 Winter Student - Visual Designer (4 months)

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RBC

10d ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Design
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Must-have
  • Enrollment in a post-secondary institution (university or college) in a degree program related to design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Exposure to designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms
  • Exposure to applied research settings including experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
  • Solid knowledge of design tools (Adobe Photoshop and/or Sketch, Illustrator, and presentation software) and principles (typography, grid systems, visual hierarchy, colour, white space, etc.)
  • Portfolio that includes case studies where you walk through the problem you were solving and the process you used to come to a solution

Responsibilities

  • Employ user-centered design principles and techniques to optimize the client experience for new and existing RBC products and features
  • Create complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas
  • Create complex prototypes to provide delivery specifications for development
  • Evaluate visual designs for accessibility, inclusivity and provide expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams
  • Participate in usability testing and research activities
  • Collaborate with your core design team, project managers, developers, and business stakeholders

FAQs

What are the eligibility requirements for this position?

To be eligible for this position, you must either be returning to school after the work term end date of April 2025 or require the work term as a mandatory component to graduate if you are graduating in December 2024 or April 2025.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for a duration of 4 months, starting in January 2025 and ending in April 2025.

What kind of projects will I be working on as a Visual Designer intern?

As a Visual Designer intern, you will work on optimizing client experiences, creating low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes, evaluating visual designs for accessibility, and collaborating with design teams and stakeholders.

What kind of design tools should I be familiar with for this role?

You should have solid knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, and presentation software, as well as a strong understanding of design principles.

Is it necessary to have a portfolio to apply?

Yes, candidates must share links to their portfolios or examples of their work on their resumes, showcasing case studies that demonstrate their design problem-solving process.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week.

What types of skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills for success include communication, computer literacy, attention to detail, interpersonal relationships, effective listening, personal development, and taking initiative.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at RBC Waterpark Place, 88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Canada.

Will there be opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, there will be opportunities for professional development, with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, RBC is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth, striving for an equitable workplace and an accessible candidate experience.

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Mission & Purpose

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 88,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.