User Experience Designer Intern

User Experience Designer Intern at Nokia

This User Experience Designer Intern position at Nokia is a 4-month co-op opportunity, running from May 4th to August 28th, 2026. The role is a hybrid position located in Ottawa, ON.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As part of our team, you will:

• Create UX specifications for web-based applications.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Apply expert knowledge of user-centered design principles.
• Provide creative and innovative problem-solving solutions.
• Take initiative in design work and contribute both unaided and in a team, with strong teamwork skills.
• Learn and apply the Nokia design system to drive consistency in the design you create.

Key Skills And Experience

• Currently a candidate for a Master’s, Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma in User Experience Design, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
• Experience working across disciplines with designers, engineers, developers, and product teams.
• A user-centric approach to experience design.
• Experience with UX tools and skills such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Miro.
• The ability to clearly communicate results and present suggestions creatively and compellingly.
• A portfolio demonstrating your design methods and rationale behind your solutions.
• Strong visual skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Professionalism with the ability to deliver quality work on tight schedules.

About Us

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people, and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

About The Business Group

The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions. We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.

Benefits for Students in Canada

Some of our benefits for students in Canada include:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life.
• Professional development events and networking opportunities.
• Campus perks designed to make your student experience enjoyable and social, such as access to an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, complimentary fitness centre, and sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, pickleball courts, ping pong, and employee leagues).
• Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations.
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and connect with people who share your passions and values.
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development.
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond.

Key skills/competency

• User Experience Design
• User-Centered Design Principles
• Web Application Design
• Figma
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Miro
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Design Portfolio Presentation