UI/UX Designer- Visual Design

UI/UX Design

Toronto, ON- Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite preferred

12 Months Contract

Skills: Digital : User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design

Key Responsibilities:

- Leverage emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance design workflows, accelerate ideation, improve research synthesis, and create innovative user experiences.

- Lead end-to-end product design initiatives, from discovery and concept development through execution, validation, and launch.

- Collaborate closely with researchers, product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives, translating insights into impactful product solutions.

- Drive product strategy by identifying opportunities, defining user experience vision, and aligning design outcomes with business goals and customer value.

- Create user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and design specifications that communicate ideas effectively across teams.

- Advocate for user-centered design principles while balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.

- Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, analytics, and customer feedback to inform design decisions and continuously improve experiences.

- Contribute to and evolve design systems, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards to ensure consistency and scalability across products.

- Partner with engineering teams throughout implementation to ensure design quality and seamless user experiences.

- Mentor and support junior designers through design critiques, coaching, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and design excellence.

- Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions to build alignment and drive decision-making.

- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, and best practices in product design, accessibility, and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Interaction Design, or related fields, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product thinking and measurable business impact.

- Proven expertise in designing complex digital products, enterprise platforms, SaaS solutions, or data-intensive applications.

- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or equivalent design platforms.

- Experience utilizing AI-powered design, research, or productivity tools to improve design outcomes and team efficiency.

- Strong understanding of design systems, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and accessibility best practices.

- Demonstrated ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and data-driven analysis to validate assumptions and guide product decisions.

- Experience working within Agile product development environments and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect user experience improvements to customer satisfaction, product adoption, and business outcomes.

- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels.

- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.

- Experience with rapid prototyping, experimentation, and iterative product development in fast-paced environments.

- Familiarity with modern development workflows, design-to-development handoff processes, and collaboration with engineering teams throughout implementation.

Good to Have:

- Experience designing AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent user experiences.

- Experience defining product strategy, leading design initiatives, and influencing roadmap decisions.

- Previous experience mentoring designers and contributing to the growth of a design practice.

- Understanding of analytics tools and experimentation frameworks for measuring design effectiveness.