Senior UX Designer, Contract

2 days ago

Toronto ON, Canada Wirehead Full time

Government Type:
Contract
Senior UX Designer
We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to drive user-centered design across our digital products and platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate user research into actionable design solutions, creating cohesive, accessible, and innovative user experiences. The ideal candidate is a seasoned UX professional with strong expertise in user research, interaction design, and information architecture, capable of leading design projects from concept through to final implementation.

UX Strategy and Design Leadership: Define and lead the UX design strategy for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
User Research & Testing: Conduct and oversee user research initiatives, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and analytics reviews, to understand user needs and inform design decisions.
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate interaction and design ideas effectively. Organize content and information to ensure users can navigate and find information intuitively, aligning with best practices for accessibility and usability.
Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to incorporate technical requirements, iterate on designs, and deliver seamless product experiences.
Advocacy for User-Centered Design: Champion UX best practices and a user-first approach across the organization, providing insights into industry trends and evolving design standards.
Accessibility and Inclusive Design: Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards, optimizing for diverse user needs and promoting an inclusive user experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in UX design are a plus.

7+ years of experience in UX design, preferably with a portfolio that demonstrates success in designing complex and scalable digital solutions.
~ WCAG) and experience designing for diverse user needs.


Technical Skills:

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, or similar.
Understanding of front-end development basics (HTML, CSS) to communicate effectively with development teams.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions to non-design stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, or similar.
Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-phase projects, with a track record of on-time and on-budget delivery.

Understanding of front-end development basics (HTML, CSS) to communicate effectively with development teams.


UX Design + Figma + Adobe XD + Sketch + Wireframing


Rest assured that your resume will be kept on our database and will be considered for all future opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wirehead is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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