UX Designer Co-op/Intern

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud.

At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people's lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.

Cloud and Network Services

As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

The team you will be a part of

At Nokia, we drive design excellence across the company by providing cutting-edge components for building next-generation web applications. Our team of experts specialize in developing state-of-the-art applications that solve real-world problems for our telecom and enterprise customers across key areas, including cybersecurity, network monitoring and operations, and analytics. We are committed to ensuring innovation, consistency, and scalability across our product line, so our customers can trust that their experience will be seamless and intuitive, no matter what Nokia product they are using.

Position: UX Designer Co-op/Intern

Duration: 4 Months

Date: Sept 5th - Dec 22nd 2023

Location: Flexible (Hybrid in Ottawa, Canada or Virtual in Canada)

What you will learn and contribute to

As part of the team, you will:

• Produce designs to help the entire product team understand the desired user experience: sketches, storyboards, wireframes, visual mock-ups and prototypes.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand and translate business and user requirements and technology constraints into simple yet meaningful design solutions.
• Engage with product managers and peers in UX and development team members to solve user and business goals using the principles of user-centered design.
• Collaborate and discuss prototyping outcomes with fellow designers, PMs, and developers to ensure high-quality implementation of your designs.
• Advise, collaborate with, and synthesize feedback from UX designers and researchers.

Your skills and experience

Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for Bachelor's degree or diploma in User Experience Design or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

You have :

• Exceptional interaction design skills that will help us define, visualize, validate and communicate design solutions.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Marvel, Abstract and Adobe CC.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience using or building a Design System.
• A solid grasp of user-centered design and conducting user research to refine designs using data and user feedback.
• Familiarity with designing for mobile.
• A creative mind with a structured approach to problem-solving and a willingness to try new ideas.

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

• Company Culture: We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we aim to foster a fun, challenging, positive, and inclusive work environment. We offer 1-on-1 mentorship, learning and development opportunities, global impact and interaction, and flexible work/life balance.
• Meaningful Co-op Term: During your co-op term, you will have the opportunity to test the latest technologies and work on innovative projects that could leave a global impact. You get to use skills learned in the classroom and apply them to real-world situations while gaining professional hands-on experience.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg

Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

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