UX/UI Designer

Konrad; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement Planning

Parental Leave

Flexible Hours

Work from Home Flexibility

Service Recognition

Socials & Retreats

Culture of Learning

Job summary

Konrad in Toronto is seeking an experienced Experience Designer (UX/UI) to drive the design thinking process and create innovative mobile, tablet and web products. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams to ship world-class digital experiences for global brands, leveraging Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Join a culture that values lifelong learners, and help design engaging interfaces and interactions across platforms while staying current with the latest design practices and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of UX/UI design experience.
• Strong attention to typography and visual hierarchy.
• Strong conceptual thinking and design execution in visual and interaction design.
• Excellent communication skills and passion for digital space.
• Proficient with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• A portfolio showcasing digital projects.
• Experience in motion design or web/mobile development is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Attend design thinking workshops, conduct user research and tests, and design rich interactive experiences.
• Identify opportunities and brainstorm digital solutions with the team.
• Collaborate with developers to align technology and business goals with designs.
• Keep up-to-date with design best practices and evolving technologies.
• Advocate a culture of lifelong learning.

Skills

UX/UI design

Typography

Visual hierarchy

Communication skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping tools

Portfolio

Motion design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping tools

Job description

Who We Are

Konrad is a next generation digital consultancy. We are dedicated to solving complex business problems for our global clients with creative and forward-thinking solutions. Our employees enjoy a culture built on innovation and a commitment to creating best-in-class digital products in use by hundreds of millions of consumers around the world. We hire exceptionally thoughtful and driven team players who are lifelong learners.

About The Role

As an Experience Designer (UX/UI) we will depend on you to be an active contributor in our design thinking process and the creation of innovative mobile, tablet and web products. You will connect design, business, and technology to ship world-class digital experiences for leading companies and global brands.

What You'll Do

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project needs by attending design thinking workshops, performing user research, conducting user tests, and designing rich interactive experiences
• Identify areas of opportunities for clients and solve functional challenges through brainstorming, ideating, and designing digital solutions with other members of the team
• Collaborate with developers and consultants to understand technology requirements and business objectives as they relate to the designs of the products
• Build industry-leading solutions by staying up to date with design best practices and latest technologies
• Be an advocate for a culture of lifelong learners.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in UX/UI design
• Meticulous attention to detail and an expert eye for typography and visual hierarchy
• Strong conceptual thinking and design execution abilities in both visual and interaction design
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion towards the digital space and experience in articulating design concepts and rationales
• Intimate knowledge of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools
• An in-depth portfolio showcasing digital projects that you can share with us
• Experience in motion design and web or mobile development is a bonus

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
• Retirement Planning
• Parental Leave Program
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work from Home Flexibility
• Service Recognition Programs
• Socials, Outings & Retreats
• Culture of Learning & Development

Bonus Points

Have you taken any courses at BrainStation? A lot of our design and development best practices and processes are taught during our courses - make sure to highlight this experience in your cover letter if you have!

Konrad is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status will receive consideration for employment. If you have any accessibility requirements or concerns regarding the hiring process or employment with us, please notify us so we can provide suitable accommodation.

The estimated compensation for this position is $78,000 to $90,000. This is an estimate and a compensation offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities and alignment with market data.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.