Associate UX Director

Syneos Health; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare marketing agency in Canada is looking for an Associate UX Director to create impactful digital experiences across various platforms. This role requires expertise in design tools and a solid portfolio in UI/UX design, especially in the healthcare sector. You will collaborate with designers and developers while ensuring designs meet user needs and regulatory standards. If you are passionate about innovation in digital healthcare, apply and join a diverse team that values your unique skills and experiences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in digital/experience design.
• 2+ years at healthcare advertising agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX and motion design.

Responsibilities

• Design complete digital experiences including navigation and UI components.
• Translate strategy into wireframes, prototypes, and design system components.
• Collaborate with developers and designers for seamless integration.

Skills

Expertise in Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Proficiency in animation/prototyping tools

Understanding of typography

Responsive design

Familiarity with GenAI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Job description

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Remote, Canada
Job ID:12844

We’re seeking an Associate UX Director to craft user-centered, high-impact digital experiences across web, mobile, AR/VR, and emerging platforms for our healthcare clients. This role combines design craft, technology, and storytelling to deliver functional, visually refined solutions aligned with brand and campaign goals.

This role will support our GSW Santa Monica office so must be willing to work PST hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design complete digital experiences including navigation, UI components, and visual systems.
• Translate strategy into wireframes, prototypes, and design system components.
• Develop interactive concepts, animations, and motion-based solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and copy teams for seamless integration.
• Test and iterate designs for usability, scalability, and engagement.
• Maintain component libraries and ensure design consistency.
• Present creative work and articulate design rationale to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch; proficiency in animation/prototyping tools (Principle, Lottie, etc.).
• 4+ years of experience in digital/experience design.
• 2+ years at healthcare advertising agency.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with responsive design, accessibility standards, and component libraries.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc.) a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX, motion design, and digital experiences (healthcare experience preferred).
• Strong interactive and digital engagement thinking, with the ability to transform complex healthcare concepts into elegant, user-friendly experiences.
• Experience designing for healthcare professionals and patient/consumer audiences, translating medical and scientific information into clear visual communication.
• Proficient at balancing creativity with regulatory and brand compliance.

At GSW, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: [email protected] One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.