UI Designer

Arobas Personnel; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a creative UI Designer for a hybrid contract position in Toronto. The ideal candidate will work on enhancing user experiences for major Canadian media brands. Responsibilities include leading the design cycle, creating mockups, and collaborating with teams. A strong portfolio and up to 2 years of design experience are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing visual design and creativity.
• Up to 2 years of design experience and understanding of UX methodologies.
• Design systems and technical design background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research user needs and create innovative design concepts.
• Develop high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with UX research and product strategy teams.

Skills

UI design principles

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

UX certification

Design education

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Arobas Personnel is seeking a creative and motivated UI Designer for a contract position with one of our top media clients.

*Remote : Hybrid-3 days/week in the office*

What You’ll Do:

Join a dynamic Entertainment Design team shaping the future of streaming platforms like Crave, CTV, and Noovo. You’ll work on enhancing user experiences through personalization, discoverability, and modern design across SVOD and AVOD products.

Under the guidance of the Senior Manager UX/UI, you’ll lead the end-to-end product design cycle:

• Researching user needs
• Creating innovative design concepts
• Developing high-fidelity mockups
• Presenting solutions to stakeholders
• Delivering clean handoffs to development teams

About the Team:

You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team of UX/UI professionals passionate about entertainment, news, and digital innovation. We work on some of the most recognizable brands in Canadian media.

Top 3 Qualifications We’re Looking For:

• UX certification
• Up to 2 years of design experience
• Design systems and technical design background

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate business goals into intuitive and elegant user experiences
• Design responsive mockups for web and mobile platforms
• Contribute to and maintain the brand’s design system
• Collaborate with UX research and product strategy teams
• Ensure efficient communication with development for smooth handoffs
• Manage time and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Your Profile:

• Strong portfolio showcasing visual design, UI principles, and creativity
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, XD; Photoshop and Illustrator
• Typography, layout, and design theory expertise
• Understanding of UX methodologies and prototyping is an asset
• 2+ years of professional design experience
• Design education is an asset, but real-world experience counts most

Note: Applicants must include a design portfolio to be considered.