Senior User Interface Designer

We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-obsessed Senior UX/UI Designer to join our client's team. In this role, you will be a strong advocate for the customer, with a primary focus on the visual execution and interface design of our direct-to-consumer (D2C) products.The ideal candidate is formally trained in design, passionate about customer-centric innovation, and takes pride in delivering visually stunning and meticulously crafted work. You must have essential User Interface Design experience and a strong understanding of how and when design trends evolve, demonstrating an innovative approach to look, feel, and color palettes.You will be instrumental in translating complex challenges into elegant, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasing experiences, particularly for advertisement and sales landing pages. This position requires a great storyteller who can effectively present and discuss work with clients and stakeholders, embracing feedback as a crucial part of the iteration process.This is a contract to hire opportunity, with the potential to move into a full-time role with our client after 6 months. This role requires the talent to work onsite at our client's office in downtown Toronto 3 days per week.ResponsibilitiesTransform complex problems into elegant and highly usable customer experiences, with a focus on User Interface (UI) design elements like look, feel, and color.Lead ideation, concept development, and experience innovation efforts, staying current with design trends and bringing innovative ideas to the table.Create essential design deliverables including sketches, wireframes, specifications, prototypes, scenarios, and storyboards.Focus design efforts on direct-to-consumer (D2C) products, specifically advertisement and sales landing pages.Occasionally contribute to design elements for email marketing campaigns.Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure successful design intent implementation.Act as the primary advocate for the user throughout the entire project lifecycle.Actively stay abreast of current design methodologies, practices, and industry trends, demonstrating a strong understanding of the design landscape.Participate in customer research activities, including observational studies and usability testing.Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, detailed designs, and the rationale behind design approaches to diverse audiences.Contribute to shaping the strategic experience design approach for key projects and initiatives.Requirements7+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer, with recent, demonstrated domain experience designing landing pages.Essential User Interface Design experience with a proven ability to define and execute the look, feel, and color of an interface.Strong understanding of and ability to keep up with design trends, demonstrating innovation and an ability to articulate why design decisions are made.The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of overall relevant experience, including public site experience (e.g., banking).A degree in design or a design-related discipline (e.g., industrial design, user-centered design, design strategy, design management, human factors, human-computer interaction, etc.).Expert proficiency with design tools such as Figma (3+ years experience), Axure, and Adobe's Creative Suite.Proven ability to work with and simplify complicated flows.Strong prototyping skills demonstrated through various techniques: sketch, paper, wireframe, video, or interactive prototypes.Solid understanding of web and mobile technologies.Excellent organizational, logical, and analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to ask good questions, communicate ideas to a diverse audience, and constructively integrate feedback.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team environment and interact with stakeholders (approx. 25% of the role).Experience with email marketing design, is a nice to have.Animation skills, particularly for page transitions, is a nice to have.Experience in the financial services, investing, and/or insurance industries is a nice to have.If you are a talented Senior UX/UI Designer passionate about visual execution, innovative design trends, and creating high-impact direct-to-consumer experiences, we encourage you to apply today Submit your resume and portfolio detailing your relevant experience.Note: the rates quoted are for T4 candidates, IC rates will vary