UX/UI Interaction Designer

Jay Analytix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jay Analytix is seeking a highly skilled UX Designer to join our team, working on Digital, Data, AI, Client and Banking projects within Capital Markets. You will translate user needs into intuitive, empowering interfaces.

You will lead user research, develop personas, journeys, wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure designs meet business goals and user expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional UX design experience, preferably in finance.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UX work across web, mobile, desktop.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Excellent usability, IA, and user-centered design knowledge.
• Experience with user research, A/B testing, and usability analysis.
• Strong communication and ability to present decisions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design process for complex digital and financial systems from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define direction and visuals.
• Create personas, user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to improve UX iteratively.
• Use analytics to inform design decisions and measure impact of UX improvements.
• Promote user-centered design principles across the organization.
• Collaborate with designers to grow the design team's culture and knowledge base.
• Stay updated on UX trends and tools and apply where appropriate.

Skills

UX design

User research

Prototyping

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design or HCI

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced UX Designer to join our dynamic team serving projects within Digital, Data, AI, Client and Banking domains within Capital Markets. The ideal candidate will be passionate about understanding user needs and translating them into exceptional digital experiences. As a UX Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our digital products, ensuring they are both intuitive and empowering for our users.

What you will do

• Lead the UX design process for complex digital and financial systems, from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals, and experience.
• Create personas, user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and iteratively improve the user experience.
• Utilize data from various analytics platforms to inform design decisions and measure the impact of UX enhancements.
• Champion user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with other designers on the team and contribute to the development of the design team's culture and knowledge base.
• Stay abreast of UX trends, tools, and technologies, and integrate them into your workflow where appropriate.

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of professional experience in UX design, preferably within the financial sector or investment banking.
• A strong portfolio showcasing UX expertise in designing complex applications for web, mobile, and/or desktop platforms.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Excellent understanding of usability principles, information architecture, and user-centred design methodologies.
• Experience with conducting and analysing user research, A/B testing, and other usability practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI-powered design and prototyping tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Galileo AI, Uizard) or a demonstrated interest in leveraging generative AI to accelerate design workflows.