Junior UX/UI Designer

AlgaeCal; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive e-commerce company in Vancouver is seeking a talented Junior UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate will create clear, conversion-focused designs for various e-commerce pages and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. You will leverage your foundational design skills and Figma expertise to enhance user experiences. The role offers a generous healthcare package, flexible holidays, and a vibrant company culture. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Generous healthcare package

Monthly team events

Flexible Stat Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to create clear, structured e-commerce layouts.
• Strong understanding of design systems and components.
• Proficient in typography, hierarchy, alignment, and spacing.
• Foundational knowledge of e-commerce and marketing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute e-commerce pages that support business goals.
• Collaborate with UX, Copy, and Development teams for feedback.
• Maintain organized design files for efficient workflow.

Skills

Portfolio of e-commerce pages

System-first mindset

Strong Figma skills

Design fundamentals

Understanding of e-commerce

Detail-oriented under pressure

Collaborative team player

Education

Design-related degree or coursework

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

Designer With a Conversion Compass: You’re a talented junior designer who gets real satisfaction from building e-commerce pages that are clear, consistent, and conversion-focused. You’re comfortable creating layouts, wireframes, and prototypes using existing components — and you understand that great design supports funnels, promotions, and real business goals. If that sounds like you, you might have what it takes to be our new UX/UI Designer.

You’ll love working here…

We know you’ll thrive in our supportive work environment. This isn’t one of those companies that treats you like a brainless robot, slowly crushing your soul with 80-hour workweeks and pointless projects that never see the light of day. That’s not our style. So if you want to play in the major leagues – but without the stresses of Madison Avenue – this is the perfect job for you.

What You Bring to the Table

• A portfolio that proves you can execute: When we look at your work, we’ll see more than nice screens — we’ll see pages that are structured, intentional, and ready to ship. You can take copy, a campaign brief, or a rough concept and turn it into a clean, scannable layout that feels cohesive and conversion-aware. Your portfolio includes real websites, landing pages, or e-commerce work (live or simulated), and it’s obvious you understand hierarchy, spacing, and visual flow — not just decoration.
• A system-first mindset: You don’t fight design systems — you use them. Components, variants, spacing rules, and established patterns are your playground. You know how to build repeatable pages efficiently without reinventing the wheel, and you understand that consistency is what allows teams to move faster and scale. You spot inconsistencies instinctively and care about keeping things clean and organized.
• Strong Figma instincts: Figma is deep in your muscle memory. You’re comfortable building page layouts, assembling components, and creating basic prototypes that communicate intent clearly. Auto-layout doesn’t scare you. Version chaos does. Your files are tidy, logical, and easy for others to pick up, because good design doesn’t stop at the canvas.
• Design fundamentals you can feel: Typography, hierarchy, alignment, spacing… this is second nature to you. Your designs read clearly on desktop and mobile because you understand responsive behavior and how users actually scan pages. Nothing feels accidental. Everything earns its place.
• An appreciation for how design drives results: You understand that these pages aren’t art projects, they’re part of a funnel. You have a foundational grasp of e-commerce and marketing concepts like promotions, offers, conversion goals, and customer intent. You design with clarity and momentum in mind, knowing that good UX supports better decisions.
• Detail-oriented under pressure: Multiple BAU requests? Tight timelines? Iteration cycles? You stay organized, keep track of details, and don’t let things slip. You take pride in accuracy, because small mistakes compound fast on live pages.
• A collaborative, low-ego operator: You work well with UX, Copy, E-commerce, and Development partners. You take feedback without defensiveness, apply it thoughtfully, and come back stronger. You ask good questions, communicate clearly, and understand that great work is almost always a team sport.
• Nice to have (but not required): You’ve had some exposure to page builders like WordPress, Webflow, or Shopify — or you’re eager to learn. You may have looked at heatmaps, analytics, or CRO insights before and are curious about how real users behave once your designs go live.
• Still early in your career? That’s okay: We don’t expect you to have mastered everything yet. We’re looking for strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly inside a structured design system and fast-moving e-commerce environment.

Other Qualities You’ll Need

• You’re humble--you put the team and others’ needs ahead of your own
• You’re hungry to learn more
• You’re people smart--in the sense that you’re a great teammate

The truth is, if you don’t have these qualities you won’t last long with us. So if you’re missing one of them, be honest. Save yourself a lot of headaches and skip to a job posting that is a better fit for you.

What Will You Earn?

We believe in rewarding top talent. So let’s talk about salary once we’ve had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we’re generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we’ll make sure the compensation reflects that.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

• A generous healthcare package
• Monthly team events and activities
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use

And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

How to apply

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicants. So, to make sure our future Junior UX/UI Designer is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

1. Write a cover letter addressing: Why you\'re the best Junior UX/UI Designer for this role. Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
2. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deCCJZ6tiDiOSlr_W0UdCuM_V_ahzPBs/view
3. What\'s the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
4. What are the last three books you’ve read?
5. What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:

1. If you don’t have one, explain why.
2. If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume:

1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the “Apply Now” button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document.

Applications without a cover letter will not be read! Include the URL link to your personal website / portfolio

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.