We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you’ll be doing CIBC Investor’s Edge User Experience team is a cross-disciplinary group of UI Designers, UX Designers, Researchers, and Content Designers, dedicated to delivering cohesive, scalable, and engaging digital experiences for our clients. As part of our UI team with a focus on Design Systems, you will play a key role in evolving and maintaining our design system, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across our online and mobile platforms. You will collaborate closely with other UI designers and Technology teams to develop and document reusable components, patterns, and guidelines that empower product teams to deliver best-in-class experiences. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $56,500 to $70,700. The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles. We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process. Important information You are enrolled in a post-secondary program in Digital Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or a related field that focuses on design at the time of the work term, with a graduation of December 2027 or later. Recruitment timeline: Applications review – October/November; Interviews – October/November; Offers – November Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), your most recent unofficial transcript with your application as well as a portfolio showcasing design system or component library work is a strong asset. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one PDF document. Work Location: 81 Bay St, Toronto, ON (Hybrid role; mandatory on-site days) Duration of Work Term: 8 months (January 2027 – August 2027) Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team How you’ll succeed Design System Development – Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and documentation of scalable UI components, patterns, and guidelines that form our design system. Ensure design system assets are up to date and accessible to all teams. UI Consistency & Accessibility – Apply and advocate for design system standards to ensure consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment across products. AI Integration & Exploration – Leverage and explore AI-powered design tools and workflows to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and innovation of our design system. Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI for design and prototyping. Collaboration & Support – Work closely with designers and developers to ensure seamless implementation of design system components. Provide guidance and support on using the design system effectively. Production Delivery – Prepare production-ready specs and documentation, following work through to implementation within an agile/iterative environment. Creativity & Problem Solving – Leverage creative thinking to enhance and evolve the design system, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Communication – Clearly articulate design system principles and rationale to peers and stakeholders through presentations, documentation, and workshops. Time Management – Manage multiple concurrent objectives and activities, prioritizing effectively to deliver on deadlines. Continuous Learning & Improvement – Stay current with industry best practices in design systems, accessibility, front-end technologies, and AI applications in design, bringing new ideas to the team. Who you are You are a design system enthusiast. You have a passion for building and maintaining design systems, component libraries, and scalable UI solutions. You are proficient with Figma. You are skilled in using Figma for component creation, documentation, and prototyping. Experience with design system plugins and tokens is an asset. You are AI-Curious Designer. You are interested in the intersection of design and artificial intelligence, and eager to explore how AI can support and accelerate design system development and UI/UX innovation. You have technical acumen. You are familiar with front-end technologies (CSS, HTML) and how design systems integrate into development workflows. Exposure to Storybook or similar tools is a plus. You know that details matter. You notice inconsistencies and strive for pixel-perfect execution in your work. You have strong visual & interaction design skills. You have a solid understanding of layout, composition, typography, color theory, and accessibility. You are an effective communicator. Able to clearly present and advocate for design system standards and best practices. You are collaborative & adaptable. You thrive in a team environment, open to feedback, and eager to learn. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best. 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re 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. Expected End Date 2027-04-23 Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills AI Integration, Coding Languages, Figma, JIRA Tool, UI Design Development, User Interface (UI) Design At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

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