Web Designer

VERB Interactive; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Halifax is looking for a Designer to lead web projects and contribute to design systems. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience, particularly in user-centric digital design, proficiency in Figma, and excellent collaboration skills. Notable perks include vacation time starting on day one, an annual travel credit, and robust benefits including health insurance and learning opportunities.

Benefits

80% premium share for Group Health Insurance

Annual travel credit

Vacation time available on day one

Remote and flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience creating user-centric websites.
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern web designs.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma.

Responsibilities

• Design web interfaces using Figma.
• Collaborate with teams to meet user needs.
• Develop consistent design systems in Figma.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

User-Centric Design

Design Systems

Usability Best Practices

Education

5+ years of experience in web design

Proficiency in Figma

Tools

Figma

Job description

Web VERB is a digital marketing and technology agency located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our global clients offer the opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the world’s biggest destinations, resorts, and travel brands—and with our employee travel credit, it’s easy to experience them for yourself. We take a balanced approach to work/life and have fun at the office– or wherever we happen to be working. We are passionate about exceeding expectations and we thrive on jobs other agencies might find too big, or too difficult, or too fast.

Sound good? Great, here’s who we’re looking for…

Designers at VERB have multi-faceted roles where they lead the design of new web projects, and also assist with design systems and component production of existing web designs. They are familiar with working to achieve clients’ visions through distilling inspiration and infusing current brand voices, style, imagery, and video. This is a specialized role focusing on digital platforms, but experience in other areas of creative is a plus.

What You Will Do

• Design web interfaces using Figma.
• Collaborate with UX researchers, developers, and product managers to translate user needs and business objectives into compelling designs.
• Collaborate with Copywriters and SEO to create balanced, cohesive, and performance-driven designs.
• Develop and maintain consistent design systems and component libraries in Figma.
• Conduct design internal and client-facing reviews and gather feedback to iterate and improve design solutions.
• Stay up to date on the latest web design trends, usability best practices, and Figma features.
• Ensure designs are AA-AAA accessible, pixel-perfect, and aligned with brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creating modern, user-centric websites that align with brand strategy and drive business goals.
• Advanced-Expert proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, auto layout, prototyping. Knowledge of variables is a plus, but not required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern, responsive web designs and real-world project work.
• Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable creating high-level conceptual work as well as production.

Our benefits are anything but basic, with vacation time available on day one (not to mention an extra bonus week during the holidays), an annual travel credit (for non-work related travel), and free office snacks and drinks to keep you energized when you’re around.

In addition, we offer the following and are consistently looking for new ways to enhance the benefits we offer to our team:

• 80% premium share option for Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), with a health spending account to top up your claims
• A healthy living account
• Company matching RRSP program
• Top up for Parental/Pregnancy leave
• Remote and flexible work arrangements
• Transit and fitness discounts
• Recreational sports teams
• Learning and development opportunities with a multitude of resources
• Internal recognition programs