Digital Product Designer - 18-month Contract

Indigo Books & Music Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retail sector is seeking a talented Digital Product Designer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on creating high-quality, user-centered designs for web and mobile applications, ensuring a seamless user experience. Collaborating closely with developers, you will leverage your expertise in Figma to build reusable components and maintain a cohesive design system. If you have a passion for crafting beautiful and functional interfaces, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a culture that values creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional digital design experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating UI design craft and usability thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reusable components and UI patterns in Figma.
• Collaborate with engineers for accurate implementation of designs.

Skills

UI Design

Visual Design

Figma

Responsive Design

HTML/CSS

Usability Heuristics

Education

Degree in a related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Digital Product Designer - 18-month Contract

• Full-time
• Employee Type: Contract
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic, and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in our stores across Canada. We offer opportunities in retail, distribution, and our home office for those passionate about our culture.

WHO WE ARE

• We love books and all things beautiful
• Canada’s Cultural Department Store
• Books are our heart and soul, and GreatBooks is just the beginning…

Our guiding principles include:

• Adding joy to every customer interaction
• Creating joyful moments
• Treating each other like valued friends
• Inspiring creativity and innovation
• Giving back to our communities

An application must include a portfolio.

MISSION

The Digital Product Designer is detail-oriented, with a strong visual design sense and a passion for execution. You will build high-quality, production-ready interfaces using established design systems, collaborating closely with developers in Figma to ensure pixel-perfect results.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys refining interfaces with precision and keeping the user at the center of design decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional

• Design and maintain reusable components and UI patterns in Figma
• Work with engineers to ensure accurate implementation and fidelity to designs
• Create clean, consistent, and user-friendly designs for web and mobile
• Maintain and extend the design system for visual and interaction consistency
• Advocate for the customer, aligning designs with user needs and business goals
• Bridge stakeholder requirements with intuitive user experiences
• Participate in design critiques and iterate based on feedback
• Manage execution details, edge cases, and responsive states

People

• Collaborate to develop flexible, iterative solutions
• Share knowledge and learn from others
• Engage with other functions for input and impact
• Encourage open feedback and diverse perspectives

Cultural

• Model Indigo’s values and promote a positive image
• Celebrate diversity and foster an open mindset
• Support continual learning and risk-taking
• Champion change within the team and organization

SCOPE

Reports to: Director, Digital Product Design

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Product Management
• IT Development
• Marketing
• Creative Studio

External:

• Third-party online service providers, agencies, vendors, freelancers

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

• 2–4 years of professional digital design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating UI design craft and usability thinking
• Degree in a related field
• Expert-level Figma skills, including components, auto-layout, and libraries
• Strong visual design skills: typography, spacing, color, hierarchy
• Understanding of responsive design principles
• Ability to simplify complex requirements into elegant UI
• Knowledge of usability heuristics and UX research basics
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and collaboration with developers

At Indigo, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2+, and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request by contacting [e-mail].