Product Designer (Contract)

The Product Designer will manage the end-to-end experience journey of a product, from initial problem discovery through to final delivery, applying UX/interaction design principles to develop wireframes and prototypes primarily for web applications. Key duties include planning and conducting user research, developing various user experience design artifacts, advocating for user needs in an Agile environment, and championing strategic design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end experience journey of a product, from initial problem discovery through to end delivery for the client
• Apply user experience and interaction design principles, collaboratively develop research-driven low and high-fidelity wireframes/prototypes for new and/or existing digital products/services
• Plan, conduct, summarize, and communicate quantitative and qualitative user research
• Develop visual communications and infographics including presentation materials, service blueprints, user journey maps, and a wide breadth of other user experience design artifacts
• Advocate for users' needs in the prioritization and design of systems within an Agile environment
• Iteratively improve upon wireframes and prototypes based on feedback received from testing, user reviews, and the technical development team
• Planning and facilitation of workshops, seminars, and presentations (digital and in-person)
• Client management and engagement
• Championing strategic design thinking and human-centred design in every project

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in User Experience Design
• Experience in a design role for the public sector considered an asset
• 3+ years of experience with Wireframing/Prototyping Software (i.e. Figma, Adobe XD)
• 1+ years of experience on an Agile software development team in a design capacity
• A strong portfolio that clearly demonstrates strengths in UI/UX, research and prototyping skills

Benefits

• Contract hourly rate range: $85 - $100

Key Skills