Product Design Intern - Fall 2026

Interns at the Rock Family of Companies gain priceless hands-on experience. Here, they learn how it feels to be in the workplace, participate in events and become a valuable member of our team. No matter where you are in your journey, we value your unique perspective and background. As an intern at Rocket, you are crucial part of our team and are trusted to make decisions and be part of our spirit of collaboration, all while exploring the business area you’re interested in.

As a Product Design Intern, you'll help shape the user experience of Rocket's innovative digital products. You'll gain hands-on experience in the product design process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help define the future of financial services technology.

About the Role 

• Generate ideas and concepts through sketching, wireframing, and prototyping

• Work with our research team to understand customer needs and pain points

• Translate insights and feedback into intuitive and visually appealing designs

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other designers to bring to life

• Advocate for user-centered design principles

About You

Minimum Qualifications 

• Demonstrated proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong visual design and UI/UX skills

• Ability to effectively communicate design decisions and rationale

• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated ability to support the iterative design process from end-to-end, including wire-framing, prototyping, user testing and high-fidelity visuals

• Experience with user research and usability testing

• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies

• Understanding of front-end development and technical constraints

• Experience contributing to the design of products in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket Innovation Studio (RIS) launched in 2019 and has gone on to make its mark in the Canadian fintech industry. Headquartered at 156 Chatham Street in Windsor, Ontario, the company renovated the historic building which began as an auto showroom and garage before becoming a furniture store, the Old Fish Market, the Coach and Horses Pub, and the Loop.
 

With the backing of Rocket Companies®, RIS is able to capitalize on the creativity and growth of a startup environment with the stability and enterprise experience of a mature company. At RIS, Canadian talent is able to collaborate, design, build, test and return a full range of custom IT solutions. RIS is leading the charge to make Windsor Canada's tech hub. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected].

This posting is for an existing vacancy for a Product Design Intern at Rocket Innovation Studio.  The compensation for this position is  $14.00-$43.50. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off.  More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here.  The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

Our Talent Acquisition team uses artificial intelligence to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. Our hiring process is never completely automated and uses AI in conjunction with our recruiting and talent acquisition professionals.