Hybrid Product Designer Intern

at OpenTable

• Job title: Product Designer Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: CA$38 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Product Design Intern at OpenTable collaborating with teams to design features and conduct user research. Seeking design students for hands-on experience in product design, enhancing dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to execution by designing features and flows with guidance from senior designers and design leadership
• Support larger projects and/or take ownership of a small, well-scoped design effort
• Conduct research and proactively seek information to understand user needs, business context, and project goals
• Articulate design rationale clearly in critiques and team discussions
• Collaborate across disciplines, knowing when to bring in partners from product, engineering, or research
• Incorporate feedback graciously and iterate quickly on designs
• Manage time effectively and deliver on commitments within project timelines
• Contribute to team culture, whether through collaboration, peer support, or side initiatives

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in design (HCI, interaction, visual design, product design, or related field)
• Strong in at least one design competency (e.g., interaction, visual, UX research) and capable in another
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Enjoy learning from others and actively contributing to group discussions
• Strong preference for prior internship or co-op experience in product design, UX, or related fields
• Proficient with design tools such as Figma
• Understand the basics of design systems and responsive design
• Ability to show a portfolio that demonstrates strong craft, process, and storytelling

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development