UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer Job Description

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As a UX/UI Designer, you will play a pivotal role in creating visually compelling and intuitive user interfaces for our clients' digital commerce platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product leads, and project managers, to translate business requirements and user needs into engaging and user-friendly designs.

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Responsibilities

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• Create e-commerce wireframes, prototypes, and mobile-first visual design mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and interaction flows.
• Document intended functionality, behaviors, and interactions in collaboration with the project team to produce a technical specification.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients and internal teams, to gather requirements, provide design recommendations, and present design concepts and deliverables.
• Conduct design reviews and gather feedback to refine designs and ensure they meet client expectations and project goals.
• Proactively pushing the level of quality in both thinking and execution.
• Maintain organized files and documentation of design assets, ensuring they are easily accessible and usable by other team members.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of design templates and libraries to streamline the design process and improve efficiency.
• Presenting your work to clients alongside the Product Lead, explaining user journeys to multiple stakeholders.
• Develop pixel-perfect UI designs that align with brand guidelines and enhance the user experience.
• Conduct user research and usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate and refine UI designs.
• Ensure consistency and maintain design standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with development teams to provide design assets, style guides, and specifications for implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging design patterns, and best practices to continuously enhance UI design processes.
• Collaborate with the broader design team to share knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a culture of design excellence.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs within project timelines and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create visually compelling and cohesive designs across various digital and print assets, such as banners, social media graphics, promotional materials, and email campaigns.

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Remuneration & Benefits

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We are a laidback and friendly yet dedicated team, working remotely or from our Montreal office, where you have access to great amenities and free coffee all day :)

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• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours for greater work-life balance
• Work remotely or from our office in Montreal
• Free access to a gym with a full range of classes, an Ice rink, and a Basketball court
• 3 weeks vacation + 5 flexible days
• Health benefits & insurance plans
• Birthday gift
• Personal and professional growth opportunities

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Qualifications

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We value continuous feedback, learning, and growth within a transparent, accountable, and positive culture. The ideal candidate would possess the following:

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• 3+ years of experience as a UI Designer or a similar role
• A strong portfolio showcasing successful UX/UI design projects.
• Expert knowledge of Figma.
• Very strong written and spoken communication skills, both in French and English.
• Strong knowledge of UX/UI with experience in wireframing customer journeys, prototyping and user testing.
• Experience designing e-commerce websites and a good understanding of common e-commerce UX patterns.
• Experience in product design and creating design systems.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser, SEO, accessibility and usability design for the web.
• Pixel-perfect attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership over quality.
• Keen interest in e-commerce.
• Organized and have excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate about all things tech, digital and design.
• Comfortable with the concept of change and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Experience with Shopify or a similar e-commerce platform is advantageous.
• Relevant experience in an agency is a plus.
• Although this is not a development role, knowledge of LIQUID (Shopify's templating language) and front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) would be a bonus.