Location: This opportunity is a hybrid role based at our head office in Surrey, British Columbia.
Duration: May - August
Base Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Salary Progression by Total Work Terms Completed:
- Work Term 1 (first work term): $22.50/hr
- Work Term 2: $25.00/hr
- Work Term 3: $27.50/hr
- Work Term 4: $29.00/hr
- Work Term 5: $30.00/hr
- Work Term 6: $31.00/hr
Please note that employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a Canadian criminal record check.
Application Instructions:
- Please upload your application files in PDF format only.
- Submit your resume and transcript, and include a cover letter if desired.
- This posting will remain open until the role has been filled, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for interview requests.
Safe Software is seeking a UX Design Intern to join our Product Development team and contribute to the design of our web applications.
This is a four-month, full-time placement (with the possibility of an 8-month extension). To ensure the best onboarding and mentorship experience, interns are required to work on-premise at least 2 days per week at our Surrey, BC office, with the flexibility to work remotely from home for the remaining days.
About The Team
The Product Development department supports Safe Software’s entire FME product platform (Form/Engine, Flow, Flow Hosted, and Mobile). Within this department, teams are cross-functional, comprising Developers, QA Analysts, Product Managers, and UX Designers, to support the end-to-end development cycle.
As part of the UX Design team, you’ll collaborate with a small team of designers, developers, and other professionals to create a seamless user experience. You’ll also work closely with other UX designers to ensure consistency across all products, provide and receive feedback, and contribute to the overall UX practice at Safe Software.
Curious about FME? Learn more about the FME Platform and how it helps organizations bring their data to life.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a UX Design Intern, you’ll help deliver solutions that improve the workflows of our users. On any given day, you may:
- Build low-fidelity wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, or polished interfaces to share with the team.
- Collaborate with developers to transform designs into working features.
- Help design a best-in-class design system that supports a cross-platform user experience.
- Present and share your design work with stakeholders to inform discussions and decisions.
- Conduct user research to guide and validate design choices.
- Contribute to the overall design practice at Safe Software alongside other designers.
Qualifications, Skills, And Competencies
We value creativity, passion for design, and the ability to advocate for users. While direct experience in all areas isn’t required, the following skills and experiences will help you succeed:
- Ability to create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate interactions and design intent.
- Familiarity with visual design and prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Understanding of visual design principles (UI, icons, and illustration).
- Strong communication skills to articulate design details and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for user-centric design and advocacy for user needs.
- A portfolio showcasing previous projects you’re proud of.
Desired Skills / Bonus Points
- Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar development tracking systems.
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.).
- Students in their 3rd year or above are preferred.
- Prior co-op or work experience in UX/UI, Interaction Design, or Product Design is an asset.
What You Can Expect
When you choose an internship with Safe Software, you’re 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: There's 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 Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing.
- An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!
About Safe Software
Safe Software is the creator and developer of FME — the data integration platform with the best support for spatial data worldwide. Over 10,000 organizations around the world use FME in industries like AEC, government, utilities, and transportation to maximize the value of their data.
Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the 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 hr_dept@safe.com.
