Senior UX Designer

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for a Senior UX Designer based in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves advocating for user needs and utilizing design methodologies to create intuitive solutions. Candidates should possess 5-7+ years of UX design experience, proficiency with tools like Figma, and an ability to simplify complex user flows. This position operates on a hybrid model with 3 days onsite beginning January and will transition to 4 days in 2026. Competitive pay rates between C$80–95/hr are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years as a UX Designer, preferably for digital products like banking.
• Strong experience with wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications.
• Ability to simplify complex flows into customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop sketches, wireframes, and prototypes for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate closely with design strategy and business teams.
• Support development teams to ensure UX intent alignment.

Skills

Wireframing and prototyping

Figma

UX design expertise (7+ years)

Education

Degree in design or related discipline

Tools

Axure

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior UX Designer

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Senior UI/UX Designer
• Senior Product Designer
• Senior Interaction Designer

Location: Toronto, Ontario Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 3 days in office starting January, moving to 4 days in 2026

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: C$80–95/hr

Job Summary

The Senior UX Designer will serve as a strong advocate for the customer, leveraging user-centred design methodologies to transform complex problems into elegant, scalable experiences. This role supports the SIJ team with day‑to‑day design tasks, collaborating closely with business partners and stakeholders to produce high‑quality deliverables across web and mobile experiences. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, embraces feedback, and is passionate about creating intuitive solutions that align with customer needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sketches, wireframes, specifications, prototypes, scenarios, and storyboards.
• Use Figma daily to design, iterate, and contribute to experience strategy.
• Participate in planning and facilitating Design Thinking sessions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with business and experience design strategy teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Advocate for the customer throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Connect regularly with managers for design reviews and feedback loops.
• Support the development team to ensure alignment with final UX intent.
• Stay current with design methodologies, trends, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in observational studies, usability testing, and other user research activities.
• Communicate conceptual ideas, detailed designs, and rationale clearly to diverse audiences.

Required Experience

• A degree in design or a related discipline (industrial design, user‑centred design, design strategy, design management, human factors, HCI, etc.).
• 5–7+ years as a UX Designer, including experience with public‑facing digital products (preferably banking).
• Strong experience with sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications.
• Ability to simplify complicated flows and translate conceptual ideas into compelling customer experiences.
• Strong prototyping skills: sketch, paper, wireframe, video, or interactive formats.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders (approx. 25% interaction).

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Animation or page transition design skills.
• Financial industry experience.
• Knowledge of non‑registered and registered savings products (RESPs, RRSPs, TFSAs, FHSAs).
• Experience in investing and/or insurance environments.

Required Skills

• Wireframing and prototyping
• Figma
• UX design expertise (7+ years)

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail

Additional Skills

• Experience with Axure and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of web and mobile technologies
• Ability to ask strong discovery questions
• Ability to communicate concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to build prototypes and visually communicate design intent

About the Client

A top‑10 North American financial institution providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking solutions, focused on helping clients thrive in an evolving financial landscape.

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 value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail sectors in the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you secure your next great opportunity!

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