• Location: Hybrid, based at our head office in Surrey, BC, with two in-office days per week. 


• Duration:  May 4th - August 21st, 2026


• Base Salary: Commensurate with Experience
  
  
  
  • Salary Progression by Total  Work Terms Completed:
    
    
    
    • Work Term 1 (first work term): $22.50 pr/hr
    
    
    • Work Term 2: $25.00 pr/hr
    
    
    • Work Term 3: $27.50 pr/hr
    
    
    • Work Term 4: $29.00 pr/hr
    
    
    • Work term 5: $30.00 pr/hr
    
    
    • Work term 6: $31.00 pr/hr
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Please note: Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a Canadian criminal record check.

Application Instructions

Product Design Intern

We’re looking for a Product Design Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026 term (May to August). You’ll support Design Operations and Research Operations, along with smaller UI/UX tasks that help keep our products polished and user-friendly. This is a great opportunity to apply your design and research skills in a collaborative environment while learning how design practices operate at scale in a product-led company.

You’ll work on projects that touch everything from customer-facing applications to internal tooling, contributing to a design practice that values clarity, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

About The Team

The Product Design team is part of the Product Management department at Safe Software. We focus on creating intuitive, accessible, and efficient experiences for users of FME Form, FME Flow, and supporting tools. As an intern, you’ll be part of a hybrid team that values mentorship, learning, and fresh perspectives and you’ll work closely with experienced product designers, developers, and product managers.

You’ll work on-site at least two days per week in our Surrey, BC office, with flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Product Design Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to UI and UX design for FME Flow and related tools by creating wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation to communicate design ideas.


• Help plan and run user research studies.


• Document and organize competitive audits, teardowns, and accessibility reviews.


• Support design system updates and contribute to shared design resources.


• Collaborate with designers, researchers, and product managers on cross-functional projects.


• Share your ideas and insights to help improve how we design and deliver features.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Safe Software evaluates applicants based on their passion and skill with technology. That said, having experience with some of the following areas is an asset.

Required skills

• Technical skills:
  
  
  
  • Currently studying Interaction Design, UX Design, HCI, or a related field.
  
  
  • Strong communication skills—both visual and verbal.
  
  
  • A solid understanding of user experience principles and design processes.
  
  
  • Interest in research methods and collaborative problem-solving.
  
  
  • Enthusiasm for improving products and making them more intuitive.
  
  
  
  


• Nice to Have: 
  
  
  
  
  • Experience with tools like Figma, Dovetail, or SurveyMonkey.
  
  
  • Basic understanding of computer science or web technologies.
  
  
  • Previous internship or related project experience in design or UX.
  
  
  
  

What You Can Expect

When you choose an internship with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Be a part of the solution. Get involved in hands-on projects that matter to you (and us) that challenge your critical thinking and help take your skills to the next level.


• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and support.


• Mentorship: Learn from a team of experienced mentors and technical leaders who will support your development. 1 in 4 of our current staff started as student interns!


• Social Responsibility: Become a part of an organization that finds meaningful ways to give back.
  


• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Student interns enjoy 4% vacation pay to allow for flexibility for time off during your term.


• Fun: Participate in team building activities to let loose and have fun! Check out our Takeover Tuesday and #LifeAtSafe Instagram highlight reels to see what a work term at Safe is like.


• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing.


• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our policy. If you have questions about this process, please contact us at [email protected].