UI and UX Designer (Website) in CANADA

Job Summary

Join our team as we create a roster of qualified designers. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in crafting intuitive solutions for web platforms and applications.

What we're really looking for...? A strong visual designer that can communicate through their designs and tell the story of "why is this product awesome?!"

Please Note: this is a fully remote freelance role. We are looking for qualified candidates from Canada and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and deliverables
• Address design challenges with intuitive solutions that balance user needs, technical limitations and business goals
• Develop visually compelling designs that align with the brand's identity and enhance the overall user experience
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of design systems to ensure consistency across all products
• Adopt and execute various rapid prototyping methodologies
• Communicate with stakeholders and clients on product design development
• Research, implement and share best design and development practices with the team
• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and market research to analyze insights and use data to inform design decisions

Requirements

• 4+ years of UI and UX Design experience
• Experience with Framer is a MUST.
• Experience with Square Space and Shopify is a MUST.
• Strong visual design skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, functional and visually engaging designs
• Understanding of motion design principles and how to use animations to enhance user behavior and engagement
• Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools such as Sketch or Adobe XD
• Ability to iterate designs and solutions efficiently, with strong attention to detail and eye for design
• Deep understanding of visual design principles and best practices (layout, colour theory, typography, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in taking ownership of product features from conception to development and beyond
• Familiarity in implementing web accessibility standards and following WCAG guidelines
• Ability to organize website content and navigation that enhances usability (“Information Architecture”)
• Experience with responsive design and ensuring that websites adapt to different devices
• Understanding user needs, behaviors, and preferences
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from user testing and various research methods
• Experience in developing and maintaining design systems

Bonus:

• Experience designing solutions for e-commerce and checkout flows
• Familiarity with A/B testing to improve conversions and engagement
• Basic knowledge of frontend development (HTML, CSS, JS)