The Role and Responsibilities :
- Successfully gather and understand requirements from key partners in order to identify gaps and deliver on those objectives
- Manage the iteration design process for new and existing products; assist in estimating resource needs and timelines
- Develop effective user interfaces (UI) and user experience (UX); develop small iterative improvements to user interactions
- Conduct requirement gathering meetings / research with key partners; clarifying requirements and making necessary changes to meet business needs
- Conduct design exercises, and develop wireframes and interactive prototypes; creating high fidelity concepts / deliverables
- Participate in peer reviews, and provide feedback to other designers
- Mentor less senior designers and set a high benchmark for design
- Complete video editing, animation, and compositing (nice to have)
- Work on an interdisciplinary team that includes designers and developers to build prototypes and conduct user testing
- The desire to attempt best-in-class execution in every project
Education and Experience :
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7+ years of UI / UX design (or related) experience
- Experience in front end development and / or experience working closely with front-end developers is a must
- Proficiency with contemporary design and prototyping software
- A strong Design portfolio
Skills :
- Creative applying design thinking to build unconventional designs that exceed stakeholder expectations; seeking out experts and research, constructively challenging existing strategies and synthesizing ideas and insights well
- Software skills; ability to use / learn a variety of software i.e. Adobe CC, Figma, Sketch etc.
- Design Layout Skills - utilizing iconography, typography, color, and interaction together, to assist users in navigating products
- Collaboration Skills ability to brainstorm creative design concepts using wireframes / sketches / whiteboarding while leveraging solid design principles on a diverse team in a dynamic, rapid growth environment
- The role requires a results-oriented and efficient planner focusing on user needs
- Committed to continuous professional development and training
- Ability to author HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is valued
What do we offer :
- Competitive compensation packages
- Comprehensive benefits coverage : Health, Dental, Vision, etc.
- RRSP matching
- Generous time-off policies with summer hours and soft close days.
- Employee recognition and development programs
- Buy a book program
- Pet friendly offices, an onsite gym, virtual yoga sessions, rooftop patio, company fun days, and more!
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