UI & UX Designer

Corning Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Montreal is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer to create impactful designs for web and mobile applications. In this collaborative role, you will gather user requirements, create interactive prototypes, and ensure designs align with brand guidelines. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of UI/UX design experience and strong proficiency in design tools like Figma. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values employee well-being.

Benefits

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension benefit

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

Recognition program for contributions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in web, mobile and desktop UI/UX design.
• Expert knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
• Experience working in agile methodologies with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements collaboratively with teams.
• Create interactive prototypes to solve project requirements.
• Manage visual assets and ensure designs align with brand guidelines.

Skills

Figma

Adobe XD

UX design

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma or relevant post-secondary education

Tools

Sketch

Axure

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

iBwave is currently recruiting a talented UI/UX Designer to work collaboratively with its design team. In this role, you will be working with other designers, developers and product owners. Your main responsibility will be envisioning and leveraging the user interface and user experience of our applications.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a savvy and imaginative Intermediate Designer to join our creative team. If you have an eye for design, a passion for creating killer web, mobile and desktop applications and a knack for making things look simple, smart, and cool, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you will be a key player in transforming concepts into high-fidelity designs and prototypes.

You’ll achieve this by:

• Assisting in advancing our brand through creative on-page design
• Communicating valuable information to our users through best-in-class, easily navigable designs

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with multiple departments to build designs and action feedback
• Create interactive and shareable prototypes in Figma, that intelligently solve project requirements, to accurately display how the page will function and test design solutions
• Ensure designs work within our design system and that net-new components are added to the library
• Document requirements and effectively communicate the expectations around an interaction to technical teams using task flows, screen flows and site maps
• Ensure designs are built and shipped according to the design, answer any questions and make revisions This includes filling out tickets in our project management tools that accurately describe the design requirements
• Regularly optimize the design of our product, increasing effectiveness and propelling us to a ‘best in class’ user experience
• Manage visual assets and ensure our product’s design is in line with our brand guidelines
• Work from and contribute to the design system and UI pattern library

Required Education

• Passion for user experience, in alignment with current best practices and design trends and insight-based design
• Web and app-savvy and up to date on the latest trends, tools, and methods
• A minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in web, mobile and/or desktop UI/UX design, as demonstrated through your portfolio, with an understanding of mobile-first and responsive design
• Creative problem solver with a solutions mindset and a data-driven approach
• Experience working on dynamic teams and collaborating with other developers and design directors
• Great capacity to communicate ideas and convince people
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritize work on multiple projects at the same time with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent documentation, research, and learning skills
• Experience working with brand/style guidelines
• Expert working knowledge of design tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, etc.
• Good knowledge of prototyping tools: Axure, Justinmind, UXPin, Figma or Adobe XD, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. General - iBwave (L4)
• Diploma or relevant post-secondary education an asset
• Experience with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams

Language Requirement: English is essential, as the position involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers worldwide, where it serves as the primary language of communication. English required, French an asset

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .