Product Designer, Public Space Incubator (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework) Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement Language Skills: At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

The Lead Product

Designer for PSI (Public Space Incubator) plays a pivotal role in driving design-led solutions through strategic consultation and cross-functional collaboration. This role is responsible for exploring and shaping future product opportunities, clarifying UX research needs, and continuously elevating the broader design practice. The role will participate in an international consortium and lead the foundational work for future design ops.

Collaborates closely with PMs, Developers, and UX Researchers and Accessibility Engineers to evaluate emergent audience needs that will inform the future product roadmap.

Design Enablement: Works with a squad of integration Product Designers to provide direction on design hierarchy, priorities, and conceptual execution. Works in tandem with Developers on a project-by-project basis and coordinates with design peers across other public broadcasting organizations to share insights and standards.

Occasional Travel: This role might require occasional travel outside of Canada to meet with our European and Australian partners.

Design

Governance & Systems Guide the evolution of the PSI design system, establishing and maintaining high design standards and documentation governance. High-Fidelity Frameworks: Deliver well-documented,



accessible design concepts and component frameworks in Figma to streamline developer handoff.

Inclusive Design: Ensure inclusive design and strict AODA/WCAG accessibility standards are foundational to all user experiences.

Design Prioritization: Participate in scoping and prioritizing incoming design requests while providing constructive, growth-oriented feedback to the team.

Onboarding & Mentorship: Lead the onboarding process for current designers entering the PSI space, setting them up for long-term success.

Agile Delivery: Maintain clear communication and alignment within agile environments, utilizing Kanban and iterative delivery practices.

Technical & Analytical Aptitude Technical Literacy: Collaborate effectively within technical workflows (familiarity with Git repositories is an asset to bridge the design-to-development gap). Data-Informed: Utilize data and user analytics to validate design hypotheses and measure product impact. Applied digital product design experience and a portfolio of work showing strong product design experience. ~ Degree in a digital product design-related field, or equivalent work experience. ~5+ years of experience in Web Design and proficiency in Figma and other design tools.

Experience designing for news organizations and understanding conversational spaces like forums and social commentary, content websites or information-heavy product experiences.



Created complex design systems An ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English. Flexible work schedules and location, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work Mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity An environment which favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation This position will not be filled until consideration has been made by the CBC/CMG Local Joint Employment Committee.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.

That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. Full time #

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