UX/UI Design Intern, Victoria

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

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 approximately10–15 minutes to complete.

Only candidates located in

Victoria

will be considered.

Benefits

An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people through a variety of web solutions

A healthy work environment based on core values of integrity, quality, efficiency, progress and friendliness

Ability to collaborate with an experienced team on solutions that tens of thousands of people use each day

Be part of a growing independent business where you’ll have open lines of communication with people in all levels and roles

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