Senior UX Writer, Design Systems

The Citco Group Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and education support

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

The Citco Group Limited is seeking a Senior UX Writer specializing in Design Systems, based in Toronto. This role involves defining and scaling language for digital products, ensuring clarity and usability.

You will contribute to creating reusable micro-copy patterns and collaborate closely with product designers. With a salary range of CAD $110,000 – CAD $140,000, this position supports diverse backgrounds and promotes an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in UX writing or content design.
• Portfolio demonstrating improvement of user experience through copy.
• Knowledge of UX design principles and agile environments.
• Experience with tools like Figma, Jira, or Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain content standards within the design system.
• Create reusable micro‑copy patterns for digital interfaces.
• Collaborate with designers on content integration.

Skills

UX writing

Content design

Usability

Accessibility

Design tools like Figma

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff in over 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end‑to‑end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior UX Writer specializing in Design Systems to define and scale how language is used across our digital products. This role sits at the intersection of content design, product design, and system architecture, ensuring consistency, clarity, and usability across all user experiences. You will own the language layer of our design system from microcopy patterns to voice and tone standards, helping teams ship cohesive, intuitive, and accessible experiences at scale. This role will bring our brand voice to life across the entire digital ecosystem. You will write like a real human talks, and translate the hardest ideas into a language that's honest, warm, and genuinely useful without corporate gloss or complexity.

The position is based in Toronto and may require some international travel to other Citco locations. The Senior UX Writer will report to the Design Director, and interact with business stakeholders, and technical groups.

About The Team And Business Line

World‑class software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment and financial services spaces. Through our network of global development centers, Citco invests heavily in technology innovation to ensure our clients continue to receive award‑winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain content standards within the design system
• Create reusable micro‑copy patterns (e.g., forms, errors, empty states, confirmations)
• Establish naming conventions, terminology, and content tokens
• Partner with design system teams to integrate content into components and patterns
• Write clear, concise, and user‑focused copy for digital interfaces (buttons, labels, onboarding, errors)
• Write with both precision and warmth, making complex information feel human and actionable
• Collaborate with product designers to ensure content aligns with interaction design and flows
• Define and maintain a centralized product glossary covering approved terminology across all digital products
• Ensure copy helps users complete tasks efficiently and without friction
• Work with Marketing to define and evolve voice and tone guidelines across products
• Build documentation and guidance for designers, engineers, and product teams
• Review and approve product copy to maintain consistency at scale

Qualifications

• You must have 5–7 years of experience in UX writing, content design, or related fields
• A portfolio that shows how your copy improves user experience
• Proven ability to lead content initiatives in fast‑paced, agile environments
• Strong knowledge of UX design principles, usability, and accessibility
• Experience working in design tools like Figma, and familiarity with systems like Jira or Confluence
• Experience contributing to Design System directly

Salary Range

CAD $110,000 – CAD $140,000

This position is not for an existing vacancy; we are building a candidate pool for future opportunities.

Our Benefits

Your well‑being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.