Product Designer (UX)

Amilia Enterprises Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and collaboration! As part of the product design team, you'll shape solutions that tackle real market challenges. Your role will involve deep user understanding, crafting exceptional experiences, and advocating for user needs. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, you'll contribute to every phase of product development. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your ideas can thrive, and your contributions will make a significant impact on the community. If you're passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect chance for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group RRSP employer contribution

Complete benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine service

$750 wellness allowance

4 weeks' vacation

Flexible hours

Skill development opportunities

Weekly Bootcamp and Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in UX or product design.
• Strong skills in design software, particularly Figma.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user interviews and usability experiments.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve user experiences.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and sketches.

Skills

UX Design

Product Design

User Empathy

Mobile-first Design

Bilingual (English and French)

AGILE Methodology

Design Systems

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

Who we are: Amilia is more than just a tech company – we’re a close-knit community made up of caring, entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Our multi-disciplinary team members will challenge and support you on every project. We care about our work, our colleagues, and our clients!

What we do: We provide an eCommerce platform for activities and recreation. Our platform enables organizations to engage and connect with their community by making it easy to find, register, and pay for activities online.

How we do what we do: We provide all our team members with the tools and flexibility they need to succeed every day. We also put an emphasis on collaboration and encourage everyone to bring new ideas to the table, even if it’s outside of your department.

Why we do what we do: We’re not just here to sell software – we want to revolutionize the way recreation organizations leverage technology. Every Amilian is incredibly invested in our mission to disrupt the status quo and help our clients achieve great things.

What can you expect:

As part of the product design team, you'll play a key role in shaping solutions that address real market challenges. With a strong passion for solving core product issues, you'll dive deep into understanding our users, developing a genuine empathy for their needs, and crafting outstanding experiences that truly resonate. You'll be their advocate throughout Amilia, ensuring their voice is heard at every step. While staying aligned with business goals, you'll contribute creatively and strategically to every phase of the product development journey.

You'll be responsible for:

Research & User Empathy:

• Meet and shadow customers to understand market problems.
• Conduct user interviews and usability experiments.
• Analyze data to support decision-making.
• Shadow front-line employees to gain further insights.

Iterative & Collaborative Design:

• Conduct design sessions and test prototypes with users.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve user experiences.
• Align design with Amilia's long-term business goals.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and sketches.
• Participate in sprint planning and reviews.

User Experience Advocacy:

• Contribute to the creation of tools for the benefit of the Product Design team (Design System, Figma components, work methodology documentation, etc.).
• Coach software developers in the use of Product Design resources.
• Promote design principles and best practices in user experience.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated by reading and sharing industry-relevant articles and blogs.
• Attend and share insights from webinars on modern design practices.
• Experiment with and suggest new approaches to improve processes.

What we want from you:

• Minimum of 3 years in UX or product design.
• Experience in design software (mostly Figma).
• Experience in mobile-first and accessible design (WCAG AA)
• Experience with Design Systems and AGILE methodology.
• Bilingual (strong English and French skills).
• Organized, solution-oriented, with deep empathy for users.
• Experience in designing for enterprise SaaS is a plus.

What you’ll get from us:

• A competitive and progressive salary;
• A group RRSP employer contribution up to 5%;
• A complete benefits package for you and your family;
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Telemedicine service;
• A $750 wellness allowance per year;
• 4 weeks' vacation and 8 sick days yearly;
• The possibility of working in the office or at home, and up to 3 months abroad per year *conditions apply;
  
• A strong work-life balance: flexible hours, and year-round mini-Fridays;
• Skill development opportunities through engaging workshops, trainings, access to Udemy and opportunities to attend conferences;
• Companywide and team bonding activities to connect with your peers throughout the year;
• Weekly Bootcamp and Pilates classes for Amilia ;
• 25% discount on annual membership for STM and EXO;
  
• Up to 15 hours of group volunteering paid per year;
• In-office snacks, including fresh fruit baskets, coffee, beverages, and free drinks.

Amilia is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities and ethnic groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations of the Province of Quebec. Amilia is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Amilia's strength lies in the sum of the ideas and innovations shared by its diverse and inclusive teams.