Canvas8

Product Design (UX/UI) Intern

Canvas8  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you passionate about creating intuitive, user-centered designs and eager to learn? Do you want to work with a talented team to craft innovative digital experiences and shape the future of our products?

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Product Design Intern to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about design, UX/UI, and digital experiences to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You’ll be working closely with our product and innovation team on various projects, from creating bold visual assets to enhancing our evolving design eco-system. If you’re eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in product design, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

We are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice with offices in London, NYC, LA, Singapore and Manila. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions.

Our work investigates the hidden insights in everyday life – from the psychology behind the rise of absurdism in media, and teenagers’ obsession with romantasy and fan fiction, to why AI companions are becoming Gen Z’s go-to besties – and makes them meaningful for brands. Our team is a blend of disciplines and skills, from psychology to journalism and anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites us is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.

About the role

As a Product Design Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative digital experiences that enhance our products and services. Collaborating closely with the Product and Innovation team, as well as other key stakeholders, you’ll contribute to high-quality design solutions – whether through crafting compelling product mockups, refining our evolving design system, or supporting the development of AI-driven features. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in Figma, UX research, and product development while making a real impact.

Day-to-day

  • Collaborate with engineers and innovation managers to create engaging digital user experiences
  • Learn about and contribute to the development of the Canvas8 design system
  • Assist in creating and maintaining user guides and product manuals
  • Enhance your Figma skills through diverse design projects
  • Support product QA processes, identifying areas for improvement
  • Work on end-to-end projects to expand Canvas8’s offerings, including AI initiatives
  • Develop compelling digital assets to promote product team updates
  • Contribute to UX research and insights to improve the overall product experience

Requirements

  • Recent graduate or final-year student in Product Design, Service System Design, or a related field
  • Basic proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar software
  • Understanding of responsive digital design and multi-device user experiences
  • Ability to simplify complex requirements into clear, user-friendly designs
  • Experience or genuine interest in developing sophisticated UI within Brand Guidelines
  • Passion for UX/UI excellence and user-centered product design
  • Interest in human insights is a plus

Benefits

  • 6 months paid internship
  • A hands-on learning experience in a dynamic and supportive team
  • Exposure to real-world design challenges and projects
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced product and innovation managers
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • A creative and innovative work environment

If you think this sounds like a good fit, apply below with your CV and a brief explanation of why you're a great fit. We’d love to see your portfolio or any examples of your previous work!

Applications will close on Friday, 11th September, 2026

At Canvas8, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual is valued. Join us in a workplace that celebrates differences race, gender, age, and beyond fueling our creativity and competitive edge. We actively seek diverse talents and provide equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Shape your future with us, where diversity isn't just a value, but a key to our success.

Canvas8

About Canvas8

We are Canvas8, a global strategic insights practice operating out of London, LA, New York, Singapore and Manila. We help organisations grow through a better understanding of people.

Primarily focused on media, communications and product development, our award-winning insights inspire clients including The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Google, Edelman, Mindshare, MTV, Nike, the British Government and Samsung.

Our work is about investigating the hidden insights in everyday life – from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals – and making them meaningful for brands.

Our team blend skills from psychology to journalism, anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites them is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.

Supported by our network of over 3,500 experts, from TED speakers to MIT fellows, and underpinned by innovative research methods, we work at the intersection of behavioral science, culture, business and creativity to understand human behaviour.

Our flagship product is our Library platform, an online database of over 38,000+ trend reports and case studies spanning 15 industries, nine markets and five generational audiences – complemented by our innovative consultancy offer, which often spans multiple markets. We have also recently launched Toolkit, templated consultancy solutions for faster, affordable results; as well as Access which contains thousands of specialist experts at our clients' fingertips for added validation.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2008
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