Winter Co-op - Product Designer

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Product Design Co-op provides students with meaningful work experiences, mentorship, and opportunities to make your mark.

• Support the creation, refinement, and maintenance of reusable design system components and patterns.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and visual designs for digital experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with product designers, developers, researchers, and business stakeholders to solve user and business challenges through thoughtful design solutions.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the design system by improving component flexibility, consistency, and usability.
• Maintain and update design documentation, guidelines, naming conventions, and best practices.
• Help ensure designs meet accessibility standards and promote inclusive user experiences.
• Participate in design critiques, collaborative workshops, and cross-functional team discussions.
• Contribute to research, journey mapping, and other user-centered design activities when required.
• Partner with designers and accessibility specialists to identify and address accessibility considerations, helping ensure digital experiences meet inclusive design and accessibility best practices.

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Product Design, UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, Digital Media, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Global Business & Digital Arts, Systems Design, or a related discipline.
• Students in Inclusive Design, Digital Accessibility, Accessibility Studies, or related programs are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience using Figma to create digital experiences, prototypes, and design assets.
• Strong visual design skills with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking methodologies. Knowledge of inclusive design principles and accessibility-focused design practices is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to communicate design concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• A portfolio showcasing design projects, digital products, visual design work, or UX/UI case studies.

• Experience working with design systems, component libraries, or enterprise-scale digital products.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG and AODA.
• Experience applying accessibility standards in digital products, conducting accessibility reviews, or participating in accessibility-focused projects.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, customer journey mapping, or service design methodologies.
• Familiarity with design strategy and human-centered design approaches.
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum product development environments.
• Academic or practical experience in Inclusive Design, Digital Accessibility, Accessibility Studies, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience through co-op, internship, academic, research, or professional projects involving digital product design, accessibility, or design systems.

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• You'll gain exposure to enterprise-scale digital product design and design systems.
• You'll work alongside experienced designers and cross-functional teams to create customer-focused digital experiences.
• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock's premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students.

$40,950.00 CAD - $56,550.00 CAD

The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.

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