Senior UI Designer

Havas CX Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas CX Canada is seeking a talented UI/Product Designer in Toronto with a hybrid work arrangement. You will collaborate with strategists, developers, and stakeholders to craft meaningful experiences.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in UI or Product Design, expert use of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design. You will define design systems and contribute to cross-functional projects in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UI or Product Design.
• Excellent proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining design systems.
• Strong understanding of design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centered design work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to articulate the vision, set priorities and define guiding principles for design.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into engaging design concepts.
• Create user interfaces for web and mobile that are empathetic and user-friendly.
• Challenge conventional industry practices.
• Engage with stakeholders to rationalize design decisions and gather feedback.
• Define and document detailed design systems.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in the design industry.

Skills

UI Design

Design Systems

Usability

Accessibility

Communication

Collaboration

Portfolio

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: Toronto, Hybrid

Havas is seeking a talented UI/Product Designer to help industry-leading brands craft more meaningful experiences. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled creative team, as they collaborate with strategists, developers, project managers, and client stakeholders to solve critical business challenges..

Who we're looking for:

• An imaginative designer who values usability as much as visual aesthetic
• A strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced agency environments.
• A Figma and Adobe CS power-user
• A champion for inclusive design and accessibility
• A design fundamentals enthusiast with a sharp eye for detail.

What we expect them to do:

• Collaborate with clients to articulate the vision, set priorities and define guiding principles for design
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into highly engaging and visually compelling design concepts
• Create user interfaces for web and mobile that are both empathetic and user-friendly.
• Challenge comfortable industry conventions
• Engage with stakeholders to rationalize design decisions, ensure feasibility and gather actionable feedback
• Define and document detailed design systems
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in the design industry

How to get bonus points:

• Experience working on agile, sprint-based projects
• Skills in illustration or animation.
• Brand design experience
• Any unique or memorable qualities you bring to the table.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in UI or Product Design.
• Excellent proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining design systems.
• Strong understanding of design principles, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centered design work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

About Havas CX:

Havas CX is a leading Digital Marketing and Advertising agency and part of the global Havas Group, one of the world's largest communications organizations based in France. Operating from our Toronto office, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, including Product and Service Design, Website and App Development, Strategy and Analytics, Customer Experience (CX), Design and User Experience (UX), Digital Transformation, and Digital Marketing. We work with a portfolio of prominent clients, delivering high-impact digital experiences through innovation and collaboration.

Additional Information:

This role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD 90K - 125K, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background.

Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.