JOB DESCRIPTION Location:
Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)
Duration:
12 months
Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer – Advanced to work daily with cross-functional partners: product managers, project managers, business analysts, developers, and QA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Must-Have Skills:
Advanced digital product design across both interaction and visual design, for responsive web and native apps
Strong visual craft: typography, visual hierarchy, layout, and concepting
Experience designing with, and contributing to, complex design systems
Lean UX within Agile dev teams
Usability research and testing to validate solutions
BA/BS degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
Portfolio that includes application design samples
A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing usable interfaces across multiple channels and platforms
Experience in an applied research setting including experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices
Demonstrated ability to articulate design strategy, rational and logic; describing benefits and highlighting risks associated with design decisions
Demonstrated expertise with design, prototyping, and research tools such as Figma, Mural, UserTesting.com.
French speaking and writing
Nice-To-Have Skills:
Has worked with large design teams and multiple stakeholders (product, business, technical)
Experience creating user journeys, wireframes, and information architecture
Advanced Figma experience
Strong understanding of strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase
Appreciation for the potential of 'design thinking'
Experience working within a large organization and within an agile environment
Soft Skills Required:
Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to collaborate with other designers and cross-functional team members, manage stakeholders, and build relationships.
Education:
BA/BS degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
MA/MS degree or certification in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field
FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is C$50 - C$69. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
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Contact Details:
Finance Professionals Inc. Recruitment Team
