Product Designer

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a seasoned Product Designer for a 9-month contract in Toronto. The role focuses on creating user-centered designs, conducting user research, and working within an established design system in a collaborative, Agile environment. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in responsive web applications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UX, UI, or product design roles.
• Hands-on experience with design tools like Figma and Adobe.
• Comfortable in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design functional, accessible, and visually engaging user journeys.
• Conduct end-to-end user research.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Responsive web design

User research

System-based design thinking

Agile

Interaction design

Information architecture

Visual design

Storytelling

Effective communication

Independent work

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

UserZoom

UserTesting

Job description

Job Title: Product Designer
Location:Toronto, ON
Duration: 9-month Contract
Work Type:Hybrid (Remote + Onsite in Toronto)
Pay Range: C$55 - C$65/Hr

Overview:

• We're seeking a seasoned Product Designer for a 9-month contract opportunity with a leading financial services client.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in responsive web design, user research, and system-based design thinking, and thrive in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design functional, accessible, and visually engaging user journeys
• Deliver user experiences that align with business goals and customer data
• Work within and contribute to the evolution of an established design system
• Conduct end-to-end user research including usability, interaction, and information architecture
• Collaborate with content designers, strategists, developers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Present and articulate design decisions clearly to all levels of the organization
• Maintain creativity and pragmatism within tight timelines and evolving constraints

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in UX, UI, or product design roles, focused on responsive web applications
• Skilled in interaction design, information architecture, visual design, and storytelling
• Hands-on experience with tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of user interface best practices for both web and mobile
• Experience conducting user research using tools like UserZoom or UserTesting
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and how design translates to front-end development
• Effective communicator who can clearly present designs to both technical and business audiences
• Comfortable working independently and iteratively in an Agile environment
• Previous experience in financial services or similar regulated industries is a strong asset

About The Company

• Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT

• GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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