Senior Product Designer at Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interface design, User experience design, Figma, Sketch, User research, Usability testing, Design systems, Data-intensive product design, Accessibility standards, WCAG, Prototyping, Design-to-development handoff, Commercial acumen, Communication skills, Mentoring

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description Senior Product Designer What's the opportunity? We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer with deep expertise in interface and user experience design who will shape how users interact with cutting-edge AI products. This is a unique opportunity to lead design strategy in a rapidly evolving AI landscape and work with a team of passionate individuals committed to translating complex AI capabilities into intuitive, elegant user experiences. At RBC Borealis, you'll be joining a team that works directly with leading AI researchers, has access to rich datasets and computational resources, and is pioneering innovations in areas such as reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, and computer vision. You can find out more about our research areas at rbcborealis.com. Your responsibilities include: Designing and iterating on user interfaces and experiences for AI-powered products, ensuring accessibility and usability in an evolving feature landscape Translating complex AI capabilities, model outputs, and algorithmic decisions into clear, intuitive user interactions and visual design systems Establishing design standards and best practices for AI-driven products across the organization, including guidelines for explainability, trust, and responsible AI visualization Collaborating with AI researchers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand technical constraints and business objectives, then synthesizing insights into compelling product strategies Conducting user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and inform iterative improvements in product experiences Mentoring junior designers and advocating for user-centered design within technical teams Staying current with emerging design patterns, tools, and industry best practices. You're our ideal candidate if you have: 2-5 years of experience in product, interface, or UX design with a solid portfolio demonstrating design excellence Proficiency in interface design principles, design systems, and modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar) Experience designing user experiences for complex, data-intensive, or technical products Demonstrated ability to conduct user research, run usability tests, and use data to inform design decisions Strong business acumen with experience collaborating effectively across technical, product, and business teams Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to advocate for design within diverse environments Knowledge of design accessibility standards (WCAG) and commitment to inclusive design Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Familiarity with design-to-development handoff processes and modern development workflows What's in it for you? Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale About RBC Borealis RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada's AI and data innovation. As part of Canada's largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we're at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank. Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request. #TECHPJ #Ll-POST Job Skills Commercial Acumen, Content Strategy Development, Decision Making, Product Development Methodology, Product Services, User Experience (UX) Design, User Experience (UX) Research, User Interface (UI) Design Additional Job Details Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-03-27 Application Deadline: 2026-05-29 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Responsibilities

Design and iterate on intuitive user interfaces for AI-powered products while establishing design standards for explainability and trust. Collaborate with AI researchers, engineers, and product managers to synthesize technical constraints into compelling product strategies.