Investor’s Edge, UI Designer (Design System) Fall 2026 Co-Op (8-months)

Overview

We are building a relationship‑oriented bank for the modern world and need talented, passionate professionals dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

What you’ll be doing

CIBC Investor’s Edge User Experience team is a cross‑disciplinary group of UI Designers, UX Designers, Researchers, and Content Designers, dedicated to delivering cohesive, scalable, and engaging digital experiences for our clients. As part of our UI team with a focus on Design Systems, you will play a key role in evolving and maintaining our design system, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across our online and mobile platforms. You will collaborate closely with other UI designers and technology teams to develop and document reusable components, patterns, and guidelines that empower product teams to deliver best‑in‑class experiences.

Responsibilities

• Design System Development – contribute to the creation, maintenance, and documentation of scalable UI components, patterns, and guidelines that form our design system.
• UI Consistency & Accessibility – apply and advocate for design system standards to ensure consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment across products.
• AI Integration & Exploration – leverage and explore AI‑powered design tools and workflows to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and innovation of our design system.
• Collaboration & Support – work closely with designers and developers to ensure seamless implementation of design system components and provide guidance on using the system effectively.
• Production Delivery – prepare production‑ready specs and documentation, following work through to implementation within an agile/iterative environment.
• Creativity & Problem Solving – use creative thinking to enhance and evolve the design system, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Communication – clearly articulate design system principles and rationale to peers and stakeholders through presentations, documentation, and workshops.
• Time Management – manage multiple concurrent objectives and activities, prioritizing effectively to deliver on deadlines.
• Continuous Learning & Improvement – stay current with industry best practices in design systems, accessibility, front‑end technologies, and AI applications in design, bringing new ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• Design System Enthusiast – passion for building and maintaining design systems, component libraries, and scalable UI solutions; proficiency with Figma for component creation, documentation, and prototyping; experience with design system plugins and tokens is an asset.
• AI‑Curious Designer – interest in the intersection of design and artificial intelligence, eager to explore how AI can support and accelerate design system development and UI/UX innovation.
• Technical Acumen – familiarity with front‑end technologies (CSS, HTML) and how design systems integrate into development workflows; exposure to Storybook or similar tools is a plus.
• Detail Oriented – notice inconsistencies and strive for pixel‑perfect execution in work.
• Strong Visual & Interaction Design Skills – solid understanding of layout, composition, typography, color theory, and accessibility.
• Effective Communicator – ability to clearly present and advocate for design system standards and best practices.
• Collaborative & Adaptive – thrive in a team environment, open to feedback, and eager to learn.
• Values Alignment – bring your real self to work, live our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $52,890 to $68,440 annually. Compensation supports growth and development within the salary range. Benefits include competitive compensation, banking benefits, wellbeing support, employee and family assistance programs, and MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program.

Work Location & Details

Toronto, ON (Hybrid role; mandatory on‑site days). Duration: 8 months (September2026–April2027). Hybrid schedule: 2‑3 days per week on‑site, remote days otherwise.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

You are enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Digital Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field focusing on design, with a graduation of April2027 or later. Include resume (≤2 pages), cover letter (≤1 page), and unofficial transcript with application. A portfolio showcasing design system or component library work is a strong asset.

EEO & Inclusion

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact View email address on ca.talent.com. CIBC is committed to clarity in its hiring process and actively recruits for posted roles unless stated otherwise. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Toronto, ON and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. Assessment tools may be used during the recruitment process.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week.