Product Design Intern

Dayforce, a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, operates across North America, EMEA, and APJ regions. Our Cloud HCM platform, recognized for its unified database and continuous calculation engine, enhances efficiency, productivity, and compliance for global workforces. We are committed to "Making Work Life Better™" for employees, customers, and partners worldwide.

As an Intern at Dayforce, you’ll gain real-world experience with meaningful responsibilities, access to development programs, and the chance to collaborate globally, bringing new ideas and optimizing processes across multiple business units.

Job Title: Product Design Intern

Location: Virtual

Duration: Fall 2025 – 4 months

Availability: *Full-time availability of 37.5 – 40 hours weekly is required to be eligible for this opportunity.

Benefits For Students

• Experience working for one of the fastest growing Human Capital Management technology companies in the world Access to Dayforce’s development programs and resources
• Ability to work with as well as create relationships with members across the globe
• Autonomy to bring forth new ideas and optimize existing structures within the organization
• Meaningful responsibilities, enabling you to obtain ‘real-world’ experience
• Dynamic hands-on exposure to multiple business-units and stakeholders across Dayforce
  
  

About The Opportunity

Dayforce is looking for a curious, self-motivated Product Design Intern to join our Finance Pod, where we focus on Payroll, Benefits, Tax, and Payments experiences. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the design of meaningful, user-centered products that are used by millions of people. You’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced designers, researchers, and product teams, learning how to apply design thinking to real-world challenges.

We believe HR and workforce management tools should reflect the same level of thoughtfulness and polish as consumer software—designed with empathy, usability, and accessibility in mind.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Support the design and re-design of product experiences within our Finance offerings, including responsive application design
• Participate in user research activities (with guidance from UX Researchers) to better understand user needs and test design ideas
• Learn and apply best practices in design systems, usability, and human-centered design
• Collaborate with Product Designers and cross-functional partners (Product Managers and Engineers)
• Develop low- and high-fidelity prototypes to explore and communicate design ideas
• Receive and apply feedback from senior designers and design managers
• Present design ideas and learn how to articulate design rationale to your team
• Advocate for inclusive design and accessibility principles
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-growing, and supportive Design team
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Design, HCI, UX/UI, or a related field
• Passion for solving problems through thoughtful and user-centered product design
• Eagerness to learn from feedback and grow as a designer
• Familiarity with tools like Figma
• An interest in working on complex systems that serve diverse user groups
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A portfolio (school or personal projects welcome) that demonstrates design thinking and creativity
  
  

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

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