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What Youll Be Doing
CIBC is seeking a talented Service Design Co-op who is passionate about designing innovative and compelling customer experiences. You will be a part of a growing Service Design team within the Enterprise Process Management team (part of CIBCs Enterprise Digital & Innovation group). We work on big juicy omnichannel problems that stretch across the bank what we call client-facing moment of truth journeys that define a clients relationship with CIBC. We put the clients needs at the heart of the experiences we design - from when a client is buying a home to when they are dealing with fraud on their credit card to when they need a build a financial plan to achieve their personal goals.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.
Important
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding French proficiency MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
Recruitment timeline: Applications review January/ February; Interviews February / March; Offers - March
Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages) a cover letter (no more than 1 page) and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document
This is 12 month opportunity.
How Youll Succeed
Delivering on end-to-end service design projects - Collaborating on a multidisciplinary team focused on designing innovative services and experiences using human-centered methods. Supporting and conducting primary research (interviews ethnographic studies) and secondary research (horizon scans literature reviews) focused on building empathy for the end client. Synthesizing multiple data sources and research insights into artifacts (customer journey maps videos storyboards) that tell compelling stories. Collaborating on the design preparation and facilitation of interactive ideation and co-creation workshops with clients CIBC staff and internal stakeholders. Conceptualizing constructing testing and refining low to medium fidelity prototypes where prototypes could be sketches storyboards wireframes mock-ups models etc. Supporting critical project coordination duties such as managing client and frontline recruitment booking venues/meetings spaces and capturing notes/photos/videos as required during research or testing phases
Championing Service Design across the bank - Supporting our CIBC Service Design Community of Practice events where designers and design enthusiasts across the bank come together to learn from and with each other on topics relevant to service design.
Who You Are
You love to learn. Youre passionate about growing your knowledge and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.
You embrace and champion change. Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
Youre driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
You can demonstrate experience in UX Research Visual Design or UX/UI Design. Its an asset if you are familiar and comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite or digital prototyping and whiteboarding tools (Sketch inVision Figma FigJam Mural Miro etc.) You are currently pursuing a degree in Business Economics Marketing Finance Anthropology UX Design or a related field.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.
We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive compensation a banking benefit* wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
*Subject to program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).
We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay 15th FloorEmployment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)Weekly Hours
37.5Skills
Conceptualization Customer Journey Figma Service Design Storyboards User Experience (UX) Design User Experience (UX) Research
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