UX/UI Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

Retirement Planning

Parental Leave Program

Flexible Working Hours

Work from Home Flexibility

Service Recognition Programs

Socials, Outings & Retreats

Culture of Learning & Development

Job summary

Konrad in Toronto is seeking an Experience Designer (UX/UI) to actively contribute to design thinking and craft innovative mobile, tablet and web products. You will bridge design, business and technology to ship world-class experiences for leading brands.

You will participate in workshops, user research, testing and iterate on visual and interaction design, typography, and layout. Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite is expected, with bonus for motion design and front-end awareness.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project needs by attending design thinking workshops, performing user research, conducting user tests, and designing rich interactive experiences.
• Identify opportunities for clients and solve functional challenges through brainstorming, ideating, and designing digital solutions with 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.

Skills

UX/UI design

Typography & visual hierarchy

Conceptual thinking

Communication skills

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.