Product Designer, Winter Co-op 2027

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About the role

  • Product Design Co-op supporting Manulife’s enterprise design system. Creating accessible digital experiences, prototypes, and reusable components with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support creation, refinement, and maintenance of reusable design system components and patterns
  • Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual designs for web and mobile digital experiences
  • Collaborate with product designers, developers, researchers, and business stakeholders to solve user and business challenges
  • Improve design system component flexibility, consistency, and usability
  • Maintain and update design documentation, guidelines, naming conventions, and best practices
  • Help ensure designs meet accessibility standards and promote inclusive user experiences
  • Participate in design critiques, collaborative workshops, and cross-functional team discussions
  • Contribute to research, journey mapping, and other user-centered design activities
  • Work with the Global Design System team to evolve Manulife's digital experiences

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Product Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Global Business & Digital Arts, Systems Design, or a related discipline
  • Experience using Figma to create digital experiences, prototypes, and design assets
  • Strong visual design skills with demonstrated attention to detail
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking methodologies
  • Ability to communicate design concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Portfolio showcasing design projects, digital products, visual design work, or UX/UI case studies
  • Preferred: Experience working with design systems or component libraries
  • Preferred: Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG and AODA
  • Preferred: Experience with user research, usability testing, or customer journey mapping
  • Preferred: Familiarity with service design methodologies and design strategy
  • Preferred: Exposure to Agile or Scrum product development environments
  • Preferred: Understanding of digital product development and modern web experiences
  • Submit resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one single PDF file

Benefits

  • Meaningful work experiences
  • Mentorship
  • Opportunities to make your mark
  • Learning and career growth opportunities
  • Flexible environment supporting well-being and inclusion
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale digital product design and design systems
  • Collaboration with experienced designers and cross-functional teams
  • Early access to Manulife John Hancock's GRO premier early talent program
  • Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation support

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

CA$40,950 - CA$56,550 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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