UX Strategist

Takt Ventures Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Group RRSP

Remote work negotiable

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Takt Ventures Inc. in Vancouver, BC seeks a UX Strategist to lead user research, design, and strategy in a full-time role based at our Vancouver headquarters with remote options depending on the candidate.

You will collaborate closely with the UX Team Lead and cross‑functional teams to ensure projects meet user needs and client expectations from discovery through QA. We value accessibility, strong IA, and data‑driven storytelling, with a competitive CAD salary and benefits including extended

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX research, design, and strategy.
• Strong understanding of information architecture.
• Proficiency in Figma and user testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Atomic Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX research, design, and strategy efforts.
• Conduct UX research, analytics, IA, taxonomy, and heuristics.
• Facilitate interviews and workshops with users and stakeholders.
• Translate insights into user stories.
• Create detailed reports and strategic recommendations.
• Develop wireframes of varying fidelity.
• Guide clients through UX decisions while managing scope and budgets.
• Coordinate with designers and developers for feasible IA decisions.
• Stay current on UX trends and lead best practices.

Skills

UX research

UX design

UX strategy

Information architecture

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Accessibility

SEO

Tools

Figma

Job description

Location

Vancouver, BC (In-Person or Remote)

Role Overview

We're looking for a passionate, experienced UX Strategist to join our team and collaborate closely with our UX Team Lead. In this full-time role, based out of our Vancouver headquarters (with remote options depending on the candidate), you will lead UX research, design, and strategy efforts to ensure our digital projects meet user needs and exceed client expectations. You'll work cross-functionally with design, development, content, and QA teams to keep projects on scope and on schedule.

What you will do

• UX Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough UX research — including analytics, information architecture, taxonomy, and heuristic evaluations to inform design decisions.
• User & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate internal and external interviews and workshops to surface user journeys, content requirements, and UX opportunities.
• Story Development: Translate research insights into actionable job stories or user stories.
• Reporting & Recommendations: Assist in creating detailed reports and providing strategic recommendations.
• Wireframing: Develop wireframes of varying fidelity based on project needs, ensuring they are user-focused and intuitive, balancing module and template decisions against project requirements, scope, and timeline.
• Client Consultation: Guide clients through key UX decisions and trade-offs to ensure websites and platforms meet requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Validation: Conduct navigation tests, user tests, and card sorting exercises to validate design concepts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers and developers to assess the feasibility of UX and IA decisions before the design phase begins.
• Internal Alignment: Liaise with project managers and broader teams to ensure UX recommendations align with project scope and timelines.
• Best Practices Consultation: Provide ongoing consultation on UX best practices throughout the design, development, and QA phases.
• Industry Trends Leadership: Stay current on industry trends and help guide the broader team in adopting the latest UX methodologies.
• Internal Meetings & Ideation: Participate in planning and design reviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX research, design, and strategy
• Strong understanding of information architecture
• Proficiency in Figma and user testing methodologies
• Familiarity with Atomic Design principles, including components, modules, and templates
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Up-to-date knowledge of UX industry trends and best practices
• Experience working with large clients and managing complex projects
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and SEO best practices

Who You Are

• A thoughtful, empathic communicator who balances creative and analytical thinking
• Proactively organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable leading and supporting both internal and client-facing meetings and workshops
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently
• Deeply curious and energized by the work

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$90,000 CAD annually, based on experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Opt‑in Group RRSP
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, innovative work environment
• Remote work negotiable depending on experience

Takt is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We hire based on skills, experience, and attitude — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.