UX/UI Design Mentorship at Architech Academy
Architech
Architech is a Toronto-based software company with 20 years of experience in creating technology solutions for clients across North America. We leverage the latest cloud technology and hire top talent to modernize applications so that businesses can succeed in today’s digital world. Our Dream Team is currently working remotely across Canada and Poland, with our main hub in Toronto. Our team consists of over 100 certified technical experts in our Product, Design, Engineering, and Delivery disciplines. Our values drive our culture of success: Think Big, Be Open & Collaborate, Never Fail a Client, Grow Our People, Do the Right Thing, and Embrace Change.
Are you a passionate and aspiring UX designer eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact? At Architech, we’re more than a design and tech agency—we’re a community of visionaries dedicated to building a better future, driven by innovation, collaboration, and backed by evidence. Our top-tier clients and award-winning culture provide the perfect environment for talented individuals to thrive.
We are seeking a Design Mentee who brings fresh perspectives, a collaborative spirit, and a strong work ethic to our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in meaningful projects, advocate for users’ needs, and contribute to cutting-edge solutions.
This is an unpaid opportunity.
Be Open & Collaborate:
Our Culture Says It All
You’ll work very closely with a diverse tight-knit group of creative and talented people who are passionate about technology, software, and solutions. Not only will you work in a collaborative and supportive environment, you’ll also grow your existing skills while keeping up with technology trends.
Who We Are
We’re passionate about creating an environment where every team member feels empowered to share their unique point of view. We celebrate diverse talents and encourage our teammates to share their whole selves – because our greatest source of inspiration is each other, and we believe diversity drives innovation. The many years of Great Place to Work Certification and recognition as one of the Best Workplaces in Technology in Canada fill us with immense pride in our incredible team!
Thing Big
As part of the Architech Academy Team, you will also join the Architech Innovation Labs—a cutting-edge R&D initiative comprised of four areas of expertise. These groups focus on revolutionizing software development and user experiences in the AI Experience group, advancing data engineering and AI innovation in Data Engineering and AI, developing smarter applications through modernization and AI integration in Intelligent Applications, and driving excellence in application security through research and innovation in Application Security. Together, our team is dedicated to pushing technological boundaries and shaping the possibilities of tomorrow.
What You’ll Do
- Empathize & Advocate: Step into the users' shoes to deeply understand their goals, challenges, and expectations. Champion their voice in every design decision.
- Leverage Evidence: Use research, data, and feedback to back up your design decisions, balancing creativity with strategy.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams—including developers, strategists, and clients—to ensure designs are technically feasible, effectively implemented, and deliver measurable results.
- Create Impactful Designs: Contribute to pixel-perfect designs that are on-brand, visually compelling, accessible to all, and tailored to the unique needs of each client.
- Learn & Grow: Soak up knowledge from experienced seniors, stay curious, and push yourself to deliver work that raises the bar for excellence.
What We’re Looking For
- A passionate design thinker with an interest in UX/UI and a desire to create user-centered, innovative solutions.
- Strong foundational knowledge of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory.
- A team player with excellent communication skills and a knack for receiving and applying constructive feedback.
- Basic familiarity with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms (bonus points for experience with prototyping or accessibility standards!).
- A proactive and curious attitude—you’re not afraid to ask questions, experiment, and iterate.
Why Architech?
- Exceptional Culture: We foster an inclusive, inspiring workplace where ideas flourish, and people are celebrated.
- Top-Tier Clients: Work with industry-leading brands, organizations, and initiatives that shape the future.
- Guided Growth: Learn directly from some of the best designers and technologists in the business who are committed to helping you succeed.
- Impact-Driven Work: Be part of projects that make a real difference, combining creativity and innovation to solve meaningful challenges.
- Ethics First: Integrity and ethics are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring you’ll work in an environment that values doing what’s right.
Architech is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Should you require any accommodations prior to or during the interview process, please indicate this during the interview process. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.