UI-UX designer(broadcast)

Astucemedia; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative and software solutions company in Montreal is looking for a talented UI/UX Designer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in UI/UX design, particularly in broadcast environments. Responsibilities include designing intuitive interfaces for live productions and conducting user research. Proficiency in tools like Figma and a solid understanding of broadcast systems are essential. This role offers comprehensive group insurance and wellness allowances among other perks.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Insurance

RRSP Matching Program

Wellness Allowance

Team Activities & Events

Office in Montreal’s Old Port

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in UI/UX design, ideally in a broadcast or media environment.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite is required.
• Familiarity with newsroom systems and graphics engines is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design solutions.
• Create wireframes and prototypes based on user journeys.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure user experience aligns with storytelling.

Skills

User-centered design

Broadcast systems knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Degree in Design, HCI, Multimedia, or equivalent

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

InVision

Axure

Job description

Astucemedia is a global leader in innovative creative and software solutions for real-time data visualization on live TV, studios, museums, immersive experiences, and sports venues. Our software and services enhance augmented reality graphics, virtual sets, video walls, interactive apps, and on-screen overlays across television and digital platforms.

We’re a team of passionate trailblazers who thrive on creativity, collaboration, and cutting‑edge technology—and we’re looking for someone who’s just as excited to shape the future with us.

With our proprietary Data Platform software and plugins for real‑time graphics engines by Vizrt, Unreal, and Unity, Astucemedia stands at the forefront of data‑driven graphics for finance, sports, and elections. Our esteemed clients include ABC News/Disney, NBC Universal, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, beIN Sports, NFL Network, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, CBC, Radio‑Canada, Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, Dubai TV, The Media Majlis Museum in Qatar, and Times Square.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a talented UI/UX Designer with strong experience in broadcast environments to join our creative team. The ideal candidate combines a passion for user‑centered design with a deep understanding of on‑air graphics, live workflows, and broadcast systems. You will be responsible for designing intuitive, visually impactful interfaces that enhance the storytelling and viewer experience in live productions and digital extensions.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• User Research & Analysis
  • Understand the needs of producers, operators, and technical teams in live broadcast contexts.
  • Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to validate design solutions.
• UX Design
  • Map user journeys and translate them into wireframes, prototypes, and design flows.
  • Define interaction models adapted to fast‑paced broadcast workflows (control rooms, newsroom tools, graphics systems).
• UI Design
  • Create clean, consistent, and impactful interfaces aligned with the brand and broadcast identity.
  • Design on‑air graphics interfaces, control panels, and dashboards optimized for clarity and speed.
• Work closely with developers, motion designers, and broadcast engineers to ensure feasibility and performance.
• Partner with editorial and production teams to align user experience with storytelling objectives.
• Iteration & Delivery
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback from live tests and end users.
  • Deliver detailed design specifications and support implementation through QA.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Design, HCI, Multimedia, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in UI/UX design, ideally within broadcast, media, or live event environments.
• Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
• Prototyping: Experience with interactive prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, InVision, Axure).
• Broadcast Knowledge: Familiarity with newsroom systems, graphics engines (Vizrt, Ross XPression, Chyron, etc.), or live production workflows is a strong asset.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset.
• Language: English fluent, French is an asset.

Nice-to-Have

• Motion design and animation skills.
• Experience designing for touchscreen or specialized broadcast hardware.

• Conception UX
  • Définir des parcours utilisateurs et les traduire en wireframes, prototypes et user flows.
  • Développer des modèles d’interaction adaptés aux workflows rapides de diffusion en direct (régies, rédactions, systèmes graphiques).
• Conception UI
  • Créer des interfaces claires, cohérentes et visuellement impactantes, alignées sur l’identité de marque et de diffusion.
  • Concevoir des interfaces de graphiques à l’antenne, panneaux de contrôle et tableaux de bords optimisés pour la lisibilité et la rapidité d’exécution.

Additional Information

Comprehensive Group Insurance– including medical, dental, and online telemedicine support via Dialogue

RRSP Matching Program– plan for your financial future with company contributions

Wellness Allowance– support for personal well-being (gym, sports, mental health, etc.)

Team Activities & Events– regular social and team‑building opportunities

Office in Montreal’s Old Port– a vibrant and inspiring workspace in the heart of downtown