Principal UX / UI Designer

Konrad; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy seeks a Principal UX / UI Designer in Toronto, responsible for shaping digital experiences and leading design teams. This role involves designing high-quality user experiences, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders to align business goals with user needs. With a focus on innovation and a culture of learning, the ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and experience in strategic design leadership.

Benefits

Socials, Outings & Retreats

Retirement Planning

Parental Leave Program

Annual tech & travel allowance

Culture of Learning & Development

Flexible Working Hours

Work from Home Flexibility

Service Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality work across experience, visual, and interaction design.
• Strong communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design best-in-class experiences and interfaces.
• Lead project teams through discovery, ideation, and execution phases.
• Mentor designers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

UX design

UI design

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Figma

Prototyping tools

Job description

Konrad is a next generation digital consultancy. We are dedicated to solving complex business problems for our global clients with creative and forward-thinking solutions. Our employees enjoy a culture built on innovation and a commitment to creating best-in-class digital products in use by hundreds of millions of consumers around the world. We hire exceptionally thoughtful and driven team players who are lifelong learners.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal UX / UI Designer who is not only a strategic leader but also a hands-on design practitioner. You’ll play a key role in shaping high-quality digital experiences by defining and executing exceptional UX, visual, and interaction design. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and designers, balancing business goals with user needs. You will be communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels within an organization. In addition to project work, you’ll contribute to team development, mentoring, and advancing our design practice.

What You’ll Do

• Design best-in-class experiences and interfaces with high attention to craft, usability, and polish
• Deliver thoughtful, pixel-perfect design systems, interactions, and flows in Figma
• Set a high bar for design quality across all deliverables and platforms
• Apply UX research, usability insights, and product data to refine and evolve designs
• Facilitate and lead stakeholder reviews, including feedback prioritization
• Navigate ambiguity and complex stakeholder dynamics with clarity and empathy
• Lead project teams through discovery, ideation, and execution phases
• Align cross-disciplinary teams around a shared product vision and design approach
• Identify emerging design trends and best practices for strategic investment
• Mentor designers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and feedback
• Support design operations, project scoping, and resource planning when needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX / UI design, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Portfolio showcasing high-quality work across experience, visual, and interaction design
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and strong skills with prototyping tools
• Ability to synthesize research, data, and business requirements into actionable designs
• Strong communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and clients
• Driven to lead creative workflows, inspire teams, and drive design excellence
• Passionate about collaboration, mentorship, and growing design culture
• Experience in informing project timelines and scope prioritization
• Bonus : experience in branding or design operations
• Please note : A portfolio link is required for consideration

Perks and Benefits

• Socials, Outings & Retreats
• Retirement Planning
• Parental Leave Program
• Annual tech & travel allowance
• Culture of Learning & Development
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work from Home Flexibility
• Service Recognition Programs

Bonus Points

Have you taken any courses at BrainStation ? A lot of our design and development best practices and processes are taught during our courses - make sure to highlight this experience in your cover letter if you have!

Konrad is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status will receive consideration for employment. If you have any accessibility requirements or concerns regarding the hiring process or employment with us, please notify us so we can provide suitable accommodation.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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