UX/UI Design Intern (Sep-Dec 2022)

Perch is a digital mortgage broker with an analytics platform to help home buyers make the best real estate decisions.

The Perch Design Team is looking for a UX/UI intern to join us in creating an efficient and engaging user experience for our client facing website and tools. You must have a strong interest in user research and a passion for design. You will be assisting in tool redesigns for the Perch website. You must be self motivated and have a desire to learn and grow in a fast paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing Assisting and conducting user and market research. Ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behavior. Interpret and synthesize the research finding into design requirements Work closely with the team to design user flows, wireframes & prototypes. Create visual aids as and when required. Effectively communicate research findings, conceptual ideas and detailed design rationale What you need to have Currently enrolled in a degree in design or equivalent education / training. You must be graduating in Dec 2022 or later. Experience with design and prototyping tools, preferably Figma Ability to absorb information and requirements and be able to translate them into designs. Ability to capture ideas and communicate effectively. Self motivated and resourceful, while being a contributing member to the design team. Familiar with the latest patterns and trends in web and mobile design. An online portfolio showcasing sample projects or past work experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Can legally work in Canada by way of being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Nice to Have Knowledge of how mortgages and real estate work. Previous design experience is an asset. Salary Range CAD $20 – $30 per hour