Junior UX/UI Designer

Citco GSGS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Junior UX/UI Designer in Toronto to join their Global Design group. This role involves delivering UX/UI activities, creating compelling user experiences, and integrating feedback into designs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, is proficient in Figma, and has experience in an Agile environment. Citco offers a supportive work culture with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Figma or similar tools.
• 1+ years designing user experiences for web applications.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of UX/UI activities through prototypes and wireframes.
• Create research-driven, compelling user experiences.
• Integrate user feedback and business requirements into designs.

Skills

Experience with Figma or similar tools

Designing user experiences for web applications

Agile environment collaboration

Mobile and responsive design

Strong team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, Design, or a similar discipline

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance, and related asset services, with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com.

About the Role:

World-class software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment and financial services spaces. Through our network of global development centers, Citco invests heavily in technology innovation to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.

The Junior UX/UI Designer will join a Global Design group that contributes to a range of product and strategic initiatives by participating in every aspect of the design process, from discovery and ideation to prototyping, testing, iterating, and product launch.

The position is based in Toronto and may require some international travel to other CITCO locations. The Junior UX/UI Designer will report to the Design Director and interact with business stakeholders and technical groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, Design, or a similar discipline, or the equivalent education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience with Figma or similar tools such as Sketch.
• 1+ years designing user experiences and creative work for consumer or enterprise web applications.
• Experience working in an Agile environment with multiple teams simultaneously.
• Experience with mobile and responsive design for enterprise web applications.
• Experience working in the financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Experience working with a shared UI component library is desirable.
• Prior relevant experience as a UX Designer or equivalent is required.
• Results-oriented, forward-thinking, and a strong team player.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities in an agile environment.
• Portfolio of websites demonstrating visual design principles translated into working production systems.

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Role:

• Delivery of UX/UI activities through prototypes, wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs.
• Create research-driven, compelling user experiences and bring them to life with exciting visual design.
• Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing specifications.
• Be an analytical thinker and creative designer who is able to grasp user needs and solve problems.
• Translate business problems and ideas into clear design tasks and communicate these to product/platform owners, engineering, and end-users.
• Operate in an iterative mode with light documentation when required.