Lead Product designer

OverviewWhat is the Opportunity? We want every point of contact with our RBC Wealth Management clients to feel important to them. The Lead Digital Designer provides advanced domain knowledge, strategic advice and expertise to senior stakeholders and design peers on the use of user interface patterns and behaviors in digital experiences. The role leads complex projects, managing design and delivery of visual and interactive artifacts to define interactions with RBC Wealth Management’s products and services. As a senior individual contributor on the Design team, you have domain fluency and provide technical and market guidance to others while making decisions about complex, ambiguous problems impacting product and business outcomes. You use your advanced knowledge of user and business needs to define metrics and test outcomes. Collaboratively planning projects, you have a significant influence on product and business strategy, identifying business opportunities and assigning tasks to others while working independently.What will you do?Your responsibilities focus on two main areas:Product Design Strategy & DeliveryDesign StrategyBreak down complex topics and present effectively to broad audiences and senior stakeholdersLead and facilitate design critique and ideation sessions, evaluate Digital User Experiences for inclusivity and provide advanced advice and guidance to cross-functional teams and stakeholdersArtifact CreationApply comprehensive design theories, research data and best practices to inform design decisions, while guiding and mentoring peers and teamsCreate complex low-fidelity sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to explore, communicate, and validate ideas. Create complex prototypes to provide high-fidelity specifications for developmentResearch and TestingCollaborate with Design Researcher to design and facilitate research activities, analyze data, identify key findings to inform strategic decisions with clear and actionable recommendationsResearch interaction design strategies in the financial services sector and perform competitive design audits pertinent to specific design or business goalsLeadershipRepresent the Digital Product Design practice as a trusted business partner by providing measurable business value and leadership-level insights to cross-functional partners and stakeholders through demos, presentations, and workshopsEmpower teams to succeed with a shared vision; delegating authority, and removing obstacles that hinder progressWhat do you need to succeed?Must-haveBA/BS degree in Design (e.g. user experience, graphic, visual communications, digital product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), Systems Design / Human Factors Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experienceA minimum of 7 years of experience in designing and developing usable interfaces across multiple platformsDemonstrate ability to articulate design strategy, rationale, and logic; describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisionsStrong expertise with Figma, accessibility, agile methodologies and user experience metricsExperience designing web and mobile native user interfacesExperience creating or contributing to a design systemNice to haveMA/MS degree or certification in Design (e.g. user experience, graphic, visual communications, digital product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), Systems Design / Human Factors Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience or a related fieldExperience working within a large organization and within an agile environmentExperience supporting and collaborating on the creation of robust Design SystemsWhat’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.You’ll find yourself in a culture where designers feel included, valued, and heard; in a supportive environment surrounded by peers who exceed in their area of expertiseYou’ll work on solutions used by millions of people and contribute to a company that truly values customer experience and remains a Global Digital leaderYou’ll be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of digital product design as we strive to improve the lives of the people and communities we serveWork/life balance is important to us; you will be part of a company that values your timeJob DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: WEALTH MANAGEMENTJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-01-21Application Deadline: 2026-02-05Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.You’ll also be invited to join our Talent Community to stay informed about opportunities, career tips and events that matter to you. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr