Product Design Intern

Salary Progression by Total Work Terms Completed :

Work Term 1 (first work term) : $22.50 pr / hr

• Work Term 2 : $25.00 pr / hr
• Work Term 3 : $27.50 pr / hr
• Work Term 4 : $29.00 pr / hr
• Work term 5 : $30.00 pr / hr
• Work term 6 : $31.00 pr / hr

Please note : Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a Canadian criminal record check.

Application Instructions

We know great talent comes in many forms and we take the time to review each application with care. What matters most is your potential curiosity and interest in Safe Software.

• Application Deadline : All applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted. The deadline to apply is Thursday February 12th at 9 : 00 a.m. Pacific Time.
• Eligibility : This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled in a university or college program.
• Fair Process : To give everyone an equal opportunity please apply directly through this posting.

Please upload your application in PDF format only.

• Required : Cover letter resume portfolio and transcript.
• If your portfolio is not easily shared as a PDF you may include a link to your portfolio in your resume or cover letter or add the link directly in your application.

In your cover letter feel free to tell us :

Why youre excited about working at Safe Software.

How your background coursework or lived experience aligns with this roleeven if you dont meet every requirement.

Relevant coursework (include course name and code).

Any hands-on experience designing interactions or software from school work or personal projects.

Tip : Many of our best co-op hires stood out through their curiosity enthusiasm and values even if they were still developing technical skills.

This posting will remain open until the deadline listed above. We encourage you to apply by then to ensure your application is considered. Well review all applications after the deadline and will contact shortlisted candidates directly to arrange interviews.

Product Design Intern

Were looking for a Product Design Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026 term (May to August). Youll support Design Operations and Research Operations along with smaller UI / UX tasks that help keep our products polished and user-friendly. This is a great opportunity to apply your design and research skills in a collaborative environment while learning how design practices operate at scale in a product-led company.

Youll work on projects that touch everything from customer-facing applications to internal tooling contributing to a design practice that values clarity accessibility and continuous improvement.

About The Team

The Product Design team is part of the Product Management department at Safe Software. We focus on creating intuitive accessible and efficient experiences for users of FME Form FME Flow and supporting tools. As an intern youll be part of a hybrid team that values mentorship learning and fresh perspectives and youll work closely with experienced product designers developers and product managers.

Youll work on-site at least two days per week in our Surrey BC office with flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.

What Youll Be Doing

As a Product Design Intern youll have the opportunity to :

• Contribute to UI and UX design for FME Flow and related tools by creating wireframes prototypes and design documentation to communicate design ideas.
• Help plan and run user research studies.
• Document and organize competitive audits teardowns and accessibility reviews.
• Support design system updates and contribute to shared design resources.
• Collaborate with designers researchers and product managers on cross-functional projects.
• Share your ideas and insights to help improve how we design and deliver features.

Qualifications Skills and Competencies

Safe Software evaluates applicants based on their passion and skill with technology. That said having experience with some of the following areas is an asset.

Required skills

• Technical skills :

Currently studying Interaction Design UX Design HCI or a related field.

• Strong communication skillsboth visual and verbal.
• A solid understanding of user experience principles and design processes.
• Interest in research methods and collaborative problem-solving.
• Enthusiasm for improving products and making them more intuitive.
• Nice to Have :

Experience with tools like Figma Dovetail or SurveyMonkey.

• Basic understanding of computer science or web technologies.
• Previous internship or related project experience in design or UX.

What You Can Expect

When you choose an internship with Safe Software youre also choosing

• Meaningful Work : Be a part of the solution. Get involved in hands-on projects that matter to you (and us) that challenge your critical thinking and help take your skills to the next level.
• A Supportive Environment : Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and support.
• Mentorship : Learn from a team of experienced mentors and technical leaders who will support your development. 1 in 4 of our current staff started as student interns!
• Social Responsibility : Become a part of an organization that finds meaningful ways to give back.
• Work-Life Balance : Theres no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Student interns enjoy 4% vacation pay to allow for flexibility for time off during your term.
• Fun : Participate in team building activities to let loose and have fun! Check out our Takeover Tuesday and #LifeAtSafe Instagram highlight reels to see what a work term at Safe is like.
• Shared Success : Share in Safes success with our bi-annual profit sharing.
• An Accessible Commute : Regardless of your commute method were located close to public transit and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race gender identity or expression sexual orientation age ability disability national or ethnic origin political belief religion or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact .

For more information on how we protect your privacy please see our policy. If you have questions about this process please contact us at .

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Production Budgets,Production Schedules,Social Platforms,Content Development,Personnel Management,Client Relationships,Project Management,Control Room,Creative concepts,Newsgathering,Show Content,Video production,Content Reviews

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Product Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1