UX-UI Designer (12-Month Contract)

Mackenzie Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Toronto is seeking a UX-UI Designer for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will shape digital user experiences and engage with cross-functional teams. The role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation with various employee benefits. Passion for UX design and a strong portfolio are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible health benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid volunteer days

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience, strong portfolio.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and works collaboratively.
• Experience designing for responsive web and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Validate user, business, and technology requirements.
• Plan and execute usability tests and incorporate feedback.
• Design wireframes and prototypes for digital touchpoints.

Skills

UX design experience

Fluency with UX design processes

Proficiency with Figma

Experience with user research tools

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

University degree in user experience design

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Grade: P7 Referral Level: N/A Division: IGM-Mrkting

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately$271 billionin assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive yearsand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

The Role

We are seeking a UX-UI Designer for a 12-month contract to cover a parental leave. This role is part of the Experience Design team within Digital Marketing. The successful candidate will shape digital user experiences across public and secure websites for IGM Financial, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, effective, and engaging solutions for our clients and advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate user, business, and technology requirements to define and clarify core problems for digital initiatives.
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and design sessions to build empathy, educate stakeholders, and advocate for our end-users.
• Plan and execute usability tests, surveys, and user interviews, incorporating feedback to inform concept and application development.
• Design wireframes and prototypes for multiple digital touchpoints, users, and business marketing objectives, working within our content management system (AEM).
• Co‑own design systems within our CMS (AEM), including designing and maintaining components and content usage guidelines for internal stakeholders (marketing content creators and web production team).
• Contribute to a user insights-driven culture by critically identifying opportunities to enhance our design process and standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Product Management, Marketing, Development, Research, and Creative teams to ensure alignment and effective execution across projects and brands.
• Manage multiple projects, balancing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to shifting requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating user experience artifacts, design systems, interface designs, and marketing/content-related projects.
• Fluency with UX design processes and tools (personas, flows, journey maps).
• Proficiency with Figma; of Adobe XD and Creative Suite an asset.
• Experience designing for responsive web, mobile, and accessibility principles.
• Experience with user research tools and methodologies.
• Experience creating, maintaining, documenting, and advocating for design systems and content guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and brands simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• University degree or certification in user experience design, human computer interaction (HCI), interaction design, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), component libraries, or content management systems is an asset.
• Experience in the finance industry, B2C/B2B business models, or basic understanding of front‑end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with agile development and scrum methodology is an asset.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weightedbonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matchingcomponent.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matchingcomponent.
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee‑led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by December 9, 2025.