Lead Product Designer, Design Systems

Geotab; Toronto, Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT and connected transportation firm in Toronto is seeking a Lead Product Designer to lead user-centered design initiatives. This role will focus on developing a strategic design vision and promoting cross-functional collaboration throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience, a strong understanding of design systems, and proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Sketch. Competitive benefits include flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Online learning opportunities

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• Proficiency in UI design and tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Drive design initiatives in cross-functional teams.
• Communicate design vision and influence organization’s design capabilities.
• Gather requirements and align design efforts with business objectives.

Skills

Strong understanding of design systems

User-centered design

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Highly organized

Team player

Education

5-8 years of relevant industry experience

Tools

Figma

Sketch

InVision

Principle

React

HTML

CSS

Job description

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, & increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third‑party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities — ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblog and follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram . Join ourtalent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Lead Product Designer who will play a critical role in leading user‑centered design across the organization, leading initiatives from initial discovery through to implementation. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

As a Lead Product Designer your key area of responsibility will be championing the adoption and evolution of a design system, and developing a strategic design vision for our product portfolio. You will be responsible for communicating this vision, aligning it with business objectives, and influencing the organization’s overall design capabilities. You will need to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, product managers, and engineers to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.

To be successful in this role you will be a self‑starter with excellent communication skills, able to convey complex ideas to business leaders, and adaptable to growing technology and market demands. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, be highly organized, and be a strong team‑player able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How you’ll make an impact:

Responsible for driving design initiatives in cross‑functional teams, promoting cross‑functional collaboration and ensuring the seamless integration of design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.

Take a proactive role in identifying opportunities to enhance design capabilities and effectiveness, initiating improvements in design methodologies, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Lead efforts in building and maintaining a scalable component library, ensuring consistency across the product and regularly updating documentation to reflect design system changes.

Conduct research, user testing, and analysis to gain deep insights into user behaviors, preferences, and pain points, guiding the development of user‑centered design solutions.

Take responsibility for knowledge sharing within the design team, mentoring and supporting junior designers to foster their professional growth and excellence.

Advise manager on user‑centric design principles and best practices, ensuring that design solutions align with user needs and industry standards.

Gather requirements and align design efforts with business objectives, actively seeking opportunities to improve the overall product experience.

Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices, continuously evolving design skills and knowledge.

Advise on design concepts and communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders, presenting design solutions and justifying design decisions based on user research and data.

Work independently with developers and product managers to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions, providing guidance and support throughout the development process.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of design systems, including the ability to create, maintain, and scale component libraries and documentation.
• Deep knowledge of product design, including common interaction patterns used and associated trade‑offs, and best practices for responsive web applications.
• Experience collaborating closely with product management, engineering, and research.
• Proficiency in UI design and using tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, Principle, etc.
• Practical experience in front‑end development using React, HTML, and CSS, with the ability to prototype and collaborate closely with engineering teams.
• Ability to lead all aspects of the user‑centered design process from conception to completion.
• Ability to develop high‑level design strategy and vision.
• Communicate complex ideas, goals, and problems in a way that is accessible even to those unfamiliar with the project.
• Must have the flexibility to adapt to growing technology and market demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team‑player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

If you got this far, we hope you’re feeling excited about this role! Even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

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Why job seekers choose Geotab:

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full‑time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in‑person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud‑based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work‑life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

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