UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designer

Location Address: Hybrid – (1-2 days/ week) Downtown Toronto

Required within GTA – Yes

Contract Duration: 5 months

Possibility of extension: Yes

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Reason: New Project: Redesigning a microsite for the bank

Typical Day in Role:

• Contributing to and shaping the design of digital banking experiences for millions of customers daily.

• Understanding customer needs through thorough research and usability principles.

• Advocating for improved customer interactions and journeys with inclusive design principles.

• Collaborating with various teams to create useful, engaging, and effective products.

• Supporting and communicating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development process.

• Producing visual materials to depict desired customer experiences and guide developers.

• Providing feedback within the design community and coaching junior designers.

• Demonstrating leadership by effectively communicating with partners and executives.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• Over 8 years of experience designing responsive web and/or mobile applications.

• Familiarity with Design Systems and a willingness to enhance existing standards.

• Experience applying design thinking and user-centered design principles.

• A portfolio showcasing your problem-solving approach and design process.

• Proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

• Expertise in Human-centered Design practices and Agile frameworks.

• Ability to map user journeys and understand front-end technologies.

• Link to the Portfolio is must (Mobile designs, Web designs) – Delivered products which are in market with real world usage.

Soft Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate ideas visually and rapidly.

• Positive attitude, resilience, and a growth mindset.

• Quick learner with an interest in understanding financial solutions.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Background in complementary fields like visual design, animation, research, data analysis, etc.

• Experience in FinTechs or other financial product fields.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, Humanities, Systems Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• Delivered e2e digital end to end experiences (web or mobile)

• Showcasing the research, discovery, impact & results of designs

• Outline of the individual contribution

Candidate Review & Interview Selection:

1 round of interview – 1:30hrs PM & Director – Portfolio review.