JOB DESCRIPTION: UX DESIGNER

We are seeking a talented UX Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of user interface patterns and behaviors, utilizing this knowledge to enhance user comprehension and task performance. The role involves employing visualizations and interactions to support analytic thinking with large data sets, facilitating design critiques, and evaluating interactions for inclusivity. The UX Designer will provide expert advice and guidance to cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitate ideation sessions, and act as the subject-matter expert in interaction design for the product design team.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A portfolio showcasing web and mobile application design samples.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms.
• Experience in an applied research setting, including integrating user research into product designs and design practices.
• Proven ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic, highlighting benefits and associated risks.
• Expertise with design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, and UserTesting.com.

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of the strengths and limitations of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
• Appreciation for the potential of ‘design thinking.’
  If you are passionate about UX design and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: $65.00-$80.00 per hour

Experience:

• UX/UI Design: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, O