UX Research Intern

Walk With Web Inc. (WWW) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a UX Research Intern. This internship provides an exciting opportunity for students to develop practical user experience skills while contributing to impactful projects in a professional and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and conducting user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing, focus groups).
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify user needs, behaviours, and pain points.
• Support the creation of research reports, personas, journey maps, and insights presentations.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to translate research findings into actionable recommendations.
• Help test prototypes and evaluate user experience across digital platforms (web, mobile, databases, etc.).
• Participate in literature reviews and background research (especially useful for research-driven projects).
• Document research processes and maintain organized datasets and notes.
• Transcribe interviews, focus groups, and usability sessions into clear, structured text.
• Organize and clean transcripts (speaker labels, timestamps, clarity) for analysis.
• Highlight key quotes and prepare transcripts for coding and thematic analysis.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of user research methods (interviews, usability testing, surveys).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Miro, Notion, Google Forms, NVivo, Atlas.ti or similar is an asset.
• Interest in user-centered design and digital product development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience working on real-world digital products and research-driven platforms.
• Develop expertise in user research methodologies and UX strategy.
• Opportunity to contribute to publications, reports, or research-based projects (especially in academic or digital humanities contexts).
• Mentorship from experienced UX researchers, designers, and developers.
• Build a professional portfolio showcasing research work and impact.
• Potential pathway to full-time roles in UX research, UX design, product design, or digital strategy.
  
  

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Number of Positions	1
Minimum Experience	0.5 - 2 year
Compensation	CA$23 - CA$27/Hour
Hours per Week	Part time (10-15 hours/week), flexible
Position Duration	4 Months Contract
Position Start Date	ASAP
Position End Date	4 Months From Start Date
Application Deadline	May 15, 2026 (Reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.)

HOW TO APPLY:

• All applicants must submit the below-listed documents to recruitments@walkwithweb.org by the deadline.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  
  

The application package must include one (1) single PDF file with the following documents attached in the order listed below:

• Cover Letter by student outlining their motivation to participate in the internship, what they expect to learn, and how they want to contribute (Max. 1 page).
• CV/Resume (Max. 5 pages).
• Transcript (Unofficial accepted).
• Previous work, portfolio, or showcase (include a maximum of 1 page with website links or up to 5 pages of projects).
• Name and contact details of 2 references (Max. 1 page). At least one should be an academic reference.