Senior UX Designer

Sonova Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification (202

Hybrid work model

Wellness benefit

Pension contributions matching

Mentorship program

Career development plans

Job summary

Sonova Canada is seeking a Senior UX Designer to shape experiences across Sonova’s ecosystem. The role partners with the Experience Design team in Stäfa and Warsaw, collaborating across Design, R&D, and Brand to deliver simple, intuitive, and accessible solutions.

You will apply UX research, design thinking, and end-to-end design processes, mentoring junior designers and driving quality across projects in a hybrid work environment in Kitchener, Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile (iOS/Android).
• Expert knowledge of user-centered design, UX research, and hypothesis-driven design methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and modern prototyping tools; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-informed design approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Passion for innovation and leveraging AI-powered design tools.
• Experience mentoring designers and promoting design quality.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling design concepts by distilling complex problems and insights into clear, elegant solutions—from ideation to developer handover.
• Apply UCD and design thinking across the full process: wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, and journey maps.
• Contribute to Design Guidelines, metrics, and success criteria at the Experience Design group level.
• Lead or participate in user research and evaluation in collaboration with the UX Research team.
• Own defined areas of the end-to-end experience and ensure seamless integration across the Sonova ecosystem.
• Support junior designers and promote quality and craft within the team.

Skills

UX design experience

User research

Design thinking

Prototyping

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Communication

English fluency

AI-powered design tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, HCI

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We’re dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Senior UX Designer

Hybrid role based in Kitchener

The Senior UX Designer shapes the user experience across Sonova’s ecosystem, by identifying design opportunities and crafting design concepts that deliver exceptional experiences across all touchpoints of the hearing care journey.

Working closely with the Experience Design team in Stäfa and Warsaw, and collaborating across Design, R&D, and Brand, the role brings together state‑of‑the‑art tools and methodologies to design solutions that are simple, intuitive, and delightful, ensuring that every interaction is accessible, usable, and meaningful.

Responsibilities:

• Craft compelling design concepts by distilling complex problems and insights into clear, elegant solutions - from early ideation through to validated concepts and developer handover.
• Apply UCD and design thinking methods across the full process: wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, and journey maps.
• Contribute to Design Guidelines, design metrics, and success criteria at the Experience Design group level.
• Lead or participate in user research and evaluation at the appropriate stage, in close collaboration with the UX Research team.
• Own defined areas of the end‑to‑end experience. Collaborate with Design, PMs, and R&D to ensure seamless integration across the Sonova ecosystem.
• Support junior designers and contribute to a culture of quality and craft within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
• Expert knowledge of user‑centered design, UX research, and hypothesis‑driven design methodologies
• Advanced proficiency with Figma and modern prototyping tools; experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑informed approach to design decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels
• Self‑motivated, organized, and highly effective in fast‑paced, complex environments
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and leveraging AI‑powered design tools
• Experience mentoring designers and promoting design quality and best practices
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing medical, healthcare, or other regulated digital products
• Familiarity with medical device compliance requirements, design systems, and design token workflows
• Understanding of hearing technology, audiology, or related healthcare domains
• Experience in a senior or lead UX design role
• Additional language skills, including German, are a plus

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work May 2024- May 2025.

At Sonova, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team‑customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

What we offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Collaborative culture
• Opportunities for continuous self‑improvement
• Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment
• A company that values diversity and inclusion
• Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions
• Mentorship program and career development plans

This role's pay range is between: $91,200 – $114,000 annually. This role is also bonus eligible.