UI / UX Designer - Remote / Telecommute

CYNET SYSTEMS; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to create user-centered designs for web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma. This role involves ensuring accessibility standards, conducting user research, and collaborating with developers to implement designs effectively. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional user experiences across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience.
• Proficiency in Figma and managing design systems.
• Expertise in designing accessible interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver user-friendly UI designs for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research sessions to gather insights.
• Create wireframes and prototypes for user experiences.

Skills

UX Design

UI Design

Accessibility Standards

Figma

User Research

Communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

• 5+ years of UX / UI design experience, preferably for both web and mobile platforms, with a portfolio showcasing Data entry interface designs for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain company Design System(s) in Figma.
• Deliver consistent, well-crafted, and user-friendly UI designs for web and mobile applications.
• Ensure all designs meet digital accessibility standards, including creating compliant interfaces, conducting QA, and performing holistic audits to support company-wide accessibility initiatives.
• Design user-centered products and services, addressing the full spectrum of users touchpoints, motivations, and needs.
• Plan and conduct user research sessions (e.g., usability testing, interviews) to uncover insights and translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Create detailed wireframes, prototypes, and other design artifacts to represent ideal or current user experiences for customers and employees.

Required Skills :

• Proficiency with contributing / managing a design System to ensure consistency across applications.
• Expertise in designing accessible interfaces and conducting accessibility audits.
• Proficiency in Figma, advanced skills in properties.
• Proven experience working closely with developers to ensure effective implementation of designs, including providing quick-turnaround solutions during sprints.
• Clear communication of design requirements and decisions to product stakeholders and peer designers, both verbally and in writing.

Nice to Have :

• Experience designing enterprise-level products, preferably within the financial sector.
• Ability to plan and conduct user research (e.g., usability testing, interviews, surveys), analyze findings, and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Familiarity with Canadian agriculture or experience with agricultural software.
• Experience using Jira for task tracking. Knowledge of Scrum or Agile methodologies, with experience delivering rapid, iterative designs under tight deadlines.