Senior UI / UX Designer

Playwire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ad tech company in Toronto seeks a Senior UI / UX Designer to transform complex workflows into intuitive interfaces. You'll collaborate with product managers to enhance user experiences across platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong background in ad tech design, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for visual excellence. Join us to revolutionize digital publishing with your innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the ad tech or SaaS / PaaS space.
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant UI design skills.
• Ability to balance product goals with user-centered needs.

Responsibilities

• Transform ad tech requirements into user-friendly interfaces.
• Lead the design process from concept to hand-off.
• Conduct user research to validate design decisions.
• Present and articulate design concepts to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain design guidelines for brand consistency.

Skills

UI/UX design experience within ad tech

Proficiency in wireframes and user flows

Agile development experience

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Job description

Are you a Senior UI / UX Designer with a passion for transforming complex challenges into elegant, intuitive experiences? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and dynamic user needs? At Playwire , we're not just building products; we're revolutionizing how publishers and creators monetize their content and engage their audiences through powerful ad tech innovations . If you're ready to make a significant impact on industry-leading platforms, your journey starts here!

We're searching for a visionary designer to own the entire user experience lifecycle for our partner-facing tools. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our platforms, translating intricate ad tech workflows into seamless, visually stunning interfaces. This is your chance to elevate our design standards and craft solutions that truly empower our global network of publishers.

What You'll Do :

As a pivotal member of our team, you'll dive deep into the heart of our product development, collaborating closely with product managers and engineers to define and execute groundbreaking design solutions. You'll :

• Innovate & Elevate : Transform complex ad tech requirements into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that drive revenue and enhance user engagement.
• Own the Experience : From initial concept to final hand-off, you'll spearhead the design process, creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and site maps that communicate your vision with clarity and precision.
• Shape the Future : Identify opportunities to optimize existing user journeys and design components, continuously refining our platforms for unparalleled usability.
• Champion User-Centricity : Conduct robust user research and leverage feedback to inform and validate your design decisions, ensuring every solution is finely tuned to user needs.
• Articulate & Influence : Present and defend your design concepts to peers and executive stakeholders, articulating your rationale with confidence and compelling storytelling.
• Set the Standard : Develop and champion design guidelines and best practices, maintaining visual excellence and brand consistency across our diverse product suite.

What You Bring to Playwire :

You're more than just a designer; you're a problem-solver with an exceptional eye for detail and a proven track record in the ad tech or SaaS / PaaS space.

• Ad Tech Acumen : Demonstrated UI / UX design experience specifically within the ad tech industry or highly complex SaaS / PaaS environments is a must. You understand the nuances of publisher tools, monetization platforms, and data visualization.
• Design Mastery : A strong portfolio showcasing relevant UI design skills, including proficiency in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and site maps.
• Strategic Mindset : Ability to adeptly balance product goals, development constraints, and user-centered needs to contribute meaningfully to overall product strategy.
• Agile Approach : Experience working within an Agile development process, adapting to fast-paced environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional Communication : Stellar oral and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly and persuasively present complex design concepts.
• Detail-Oriented & Visionary : A critical eye for detail, an unwavering commitment to visual design excellence, and a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design principles.

Ready to join a team that's redefining digital publishing? We can't wait to see your portfolio and hear how your ad tech design expertise can make an impact at Playwire!