UX/UI Web Designer (CLNx ID: 262114)

About the Role

The UI/UX Web Design Team creates prototypes, visual designs, and written content for the Innovation Hub. Working with the UI/UX Team, the UI/UX Web Designer may have different strengths or areas of expertise in content design.

The UI/UX Web Designer role involves creating Figma mock-ups, wireframes, storyboards prototypes, and user flows, writing website content, and designing original iconography and illustrations to bring the website to life. This role may also entail special projects such as creating highly visual professional reports and presentations of design research data, blog posts, and more. We also welcome applicants with a background in photography and videography.

Job duties include:  

Create Figma mock-ups, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and user flows
Write website content
Design original iconography and illustrations to bring the website to life
Support website implementation and light coding in WordPress
Create highly visual professional reports and presentations of design research data
Support blog posts and other creative content projects
Collaborate with the UI/UX Web Design Team on content design projects
Support photography and videography projects as applicable

Qualifications:  

Exemplary digital communication skills and graphic design abilities such as typography, layout, colour, etc.
Working knowledge of common information architecture practices
Strong communication abilities to share creative ideas and understand others’ creative ideas about how to translate abstract concepts into visual imagery
Demonstrated ability to organize one’s own work and manage tight and often competing deadlines
Collaborative and iterative mindset to approach unique problems, keeping in mind the audience with the ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
Working knowledge of creating accessibility documents and visual materials
Experience in website software such as WordPress or equivalent website software
Experience using design software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma
Positive energy, enthusiasm, adaptable, and imaginative
Desire to enhance the student experience at U of T
Responsible and reliable
Portfolio submission is required for applying to this role

Assets

Working knowledge of designing for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Photography, videography, and video editing skills (i.e., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
Working Knowledge of design thinking, human-centred research, UI/UX principles
Working knowledge of CSS, HTML, or JavaScript coding skills

Job Details

Contract Length: May 2026 to August 2026
Hours: 6-8 hours per week, in-person
Wage: $17.60/hour

How to Apply

Please submit an authentically written cover letter specific to this role as well as a current resume to be considered for this position. In your cover letter please explain why you are interested in this role and how you feel your experiences (both professional and personal) qualify you as an ideal candidate. Applications that are general and not tailored to the role will not be considered. Please apply for just one role at the Innovation Hub – we'll consider you for other roles we think you might be qualified for. We look forward to your application. Because our work is human centred, we really want to get to know you through your application. We cherish when applications are written in your authentic voice, without the use of AI.   

Job applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with interviews to follow. The application deadline is Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

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Questions

If you have questions about the role, email innovationhub@utoronto.ca for more information.

Working at the Innovation Hub - A Learning Opportunity

At the Innovation Hub, student employees are central to our work. We seek to design with students rather than for students. Working at the Innovation Hub, you will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of passionate people where you'll learn valuable skills, meet great people, have fun, and join a vibrant and innovative community. Everyone is welcome here. Full training is provided for this role, including a full-day orientation to learn about design thinking and workplace skills, 1:1 coaching at least 3 times over the term, and regular team-building events. Over the last 10 years the Innovation Hub has developed a full training program that we know works - because our alumni are working in great careers. The most important thing to us is your development. By the end of your work-study, you'll gain immense workplace knowledge and have the ability to express that experience to employers. You'll network with past and present members of our team, experienced U of T staff, and other stakeholders within the U of T community. The Innovation Hub is also a big commitment. We suggest you read about our work prior to applying on our website at uoft.me/innovationhub and learn more about our roles at uoft.me/iHubWorkStudy.

Anti-Oppression Commitment

The Innovation Hub is committed to being equitable, anti-oppressive and to prioritizing the lived experiences of marginalized students. As such, any forms of discrimination will not be tolerated, including but not limited to racism, sexism, islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and anti-Semitism.

Technology Resources Required

Students are required to have a working laptop or device that can connect to the internet with the ability to access MS Office 365

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The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at 11:59 PM.