Job Description
Position: Senior UX Designer (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Remote (Canada)
We are looking for talented UX Designers to join our client's team, a prominent multinational tech company. This contract-to-hire role offers the opportunity to work on innovative products and experiences that are helping to shape the future of technology.
Location and Work Schedule:
This is a fully remote role. Candidates from both the US and Canada are encouraged to apply, but you must be available to work within PST hours.
- Lead the design process from initial concept to product release, ensuring the delivery of high-quality interaction designs.
- Manage and oversee the design of multiple features and product areas.
- Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma.
- Address complex design challenges by creating intuitive and visually appealing user experiences, incorporating elements of motion, sound, and brand identity.
- Use user research data to inform and evaluate design decisions.
- Produce visual tools like storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes to clearly convey design solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, researchers, and fellow designers, to refine and deliver top-notch results.
- Maintain consistency across the product by coordinating with design teams throughout the company.
- Align design solutions with both user and business goals, advocating for their implementation.
- Exhibit self-direction and take responsibility for managing your own workflow.
- Apply expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and visual design.
- Uphold and champion the company’s culture and core values.
- Stay updated on the latest UI/UX trends and best practices.
- Promote user-centered design principles within the development team.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX or Interaction Design with a strong focus on user experience (UX).
- Hands-on experience with design systems.
- Expertise in designing for multiple platforms, including desktop, web, mobile, and extended reality (XR).
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and After Effects.
- A strong portfolio showcasing your design work (Applications without portfolios will not be considered; please include a password if applicable).
- Experience with service design is a plus (highlight relevant projects in your application).
- Proven ability to solve complex design challenges and create delightful user experiences.
- Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver design solutions.
- Knowledge of user testing research and accessibility standards.
- Prior experience mentoring designers is an asset.
- Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. Ensure to provide a password if necessary.
- Service design experience is a plus, so please highlight any relevant projects in your portfolio or resume.
- The contract can be structured as T4 employment or through incorporation, depending on the candidate's preference.
- A background check will be required, which includes:
- 5-year employment verification
- Canadian ID verification
- Credit inquiry verification