Senior UX Designer

Cynet Systems Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented User Experience Designer to lead the creation of innovative digital products. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive experience in UX design to develop mobile-first and responsive solutions that enhance user satisfaction. Collaborating within Agile teams, you will conduct user research, usability testing, and iterate on prototypes to ensure a seamless user experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment while driving the vision for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that meets real user needs. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in UX design with a focus on mobile-first and responsive design.
• Strong skills in user research and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate designs.
• Iterate on prototypes based on findings and create MVPs.

Skills

User Experience Design

Mobile-first Design

Responsive Design

User Research

Usability Testing

Communication Skills

Agile (SCRUM) Collaboration

Proficiency in UX Software

Front-end Technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JS)

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Certification in Usability or Human-Computer Interaction

Tools

UX Software

Job description

Job Description:

Deliverables:

1. Optionally conduct a Google Ventures five-day Design Sprint.
2. Produce clickable prototypes and validate them through usability testing.
3. Iterate on prototypes based on research findings.
4. Identify necessary changes to existing processes or policies.
5. Create a business proposal for Beta funding.
6. Define a clear vision and prioritized list of features for the Beta phase.
7. The goal is to build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for deployment in a live environment, executed within Scrum methodology.
8. User story creation and validation.
9. Conduct sketching workshops and design enhancements.
10. Perform user interviews for validation.
11. Conduct accessibility compliance testing and usability testing sessions.
12. Live begins when the service matures and all key features are built, focusing on continuous improvement.
13. Continue user research activities and usability testing.
14. Analyze usage analytics and user behavior patterns.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

User Experience Design (40%):

1. Extensive experience in UX design best practices, with a focus on mobile-first and responsive design.
2. Ability to efficiently iterate designs.
3. 3+ years of relevant experience in complex projects.
4. Degree in graphic design or related fields; certification in usability or human-computer interaction is a plus.
5. Experience in facilitating user research and usability testing.

Relationship Management (20%):

1. Strong communication and mediation skills.
2. Experience in managing change and ensuring project progress.
3. Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile (SCRUM) teams.

Technical Skills (30%):

1. Proficiency in UX software and knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JS).

Soft Skills (10%):

1. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
2. Strong interpersonal abilities and enthusiasm for collaboration.

Inception (Science Fair Day):

1. Showcase work and key findings to stakeholders.
2. Align the team on next steps and plan for the Alpha phase.