Product Designer

Nasdaq; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a User Experience Designer to enhance their digital applications. The role involves researching, designing, and prototyping user-centric solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to define product strategies. Candidates should have a robust background in UX design with proficiency in relevant tools. This is an opportunistic environment that fosters inclusivity and recognizes professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in user experience design.
• Proficient in wireframing and prototyping software.
• Knowledge of usability best practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate solutions that meet client needs.
• Create prototypes, mockups, and storyboards to communicate designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to inform product strategies and requirements.

Skills

User Experience Design

User Research

Prototyping

Visual Design

Information Architecture

Education

Degree in Human Computer Interactions, Graphic Design, Information Systems

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Axure

Adobe XD

Balsamiq

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Researches, ideates, designs, tests, validates and measures solutions to meet client needs and business goals through new and existing applications, using established best practices for software design and user experience.

Collaborates with product personnel, business stakeholders, technology representatives and various functions to define product strategy, goals and objectives, and to create / refine application requirements to achieve the product plan.

Creates navigation structures and information designs, and constructs prototypes, storyboards and mockups to effectively communicate designs to product management and development.

Works closely with technology representatives as products are being developed to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Strategizes and helps set the direction of the product roadmap based upon client needs and business goals
• Considers how the digital experience supports and aligns with offline touchpoints that the client has with the company
• Gathers and synthesizes client, competitor and industry data to guide product design
• Creates intuitive user experiences for desktop and mobile platforms using proven innovation methods, such as user personas, journey mapping and Design Thinking
• Creates mockups and prototypes interaction designs, including user interaction models, information architectures and navigation models, wireframes and screen flows
• Plans and executes research on mockups, prototypes and existing interfaces, analyzes study artifacts to create actionable findings, creates recommendations for improvement and iterates designs based on research recommendations
• Facilitates design workshops, ideation sessions and client co-creation sessions
• Communicates and presents user needs and design solutions to key stakeholders
• Measures, monitors and communicates a dashboard of key performance indicators related to product usage and client sentiment.
• Education Required : Degree qualified in a discipline related to Human Computer Interactions, Graphic Design, Information Systems or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree in related field or business helpful.
• Experience Required : 5 or more years in a user experience design role.
• Knowledge of design fundamentals including information design, visual design, industry UI standards for desktop, web-based and mobile applications, and has knowledge of usability best practices.
• Special Qualifications : Proficiency with wireframing, prototyping and / or interface design software, such as Figma, Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD or Balsamiq, and general knowledge of graphic design software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
• Certifications : Design-related professional certifications are helpful, but not required, such as Certified Usability Analyst, awarded by Human Factors International, or UX Certification, awarded by NN / g.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.