Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Expert

Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (4 days on site) Pay Rate: $72.47/hr - $85.57/hr Contract Length: 12 Months We at Raise are hiring a Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Expert for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they're now expanding their team to meet rising demand. Responsibilities

Lead multiple teams across business areas with design oversight Set design direction aligned to platform guidelines and craft standards Provide content design guidance where necessary Contribute to product planning (roadmaps, quarterly planning) against business OKRs Test design hypotheses through iterative MVPs and user testing when necessary to balance business and customer needs Champion Agile and test-and-learn approaches to build products effectively. Represent design leadership to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Demonstrate design's business value as a trusted partner Facilitate cross-functional collaboration (demos, workshops, stakeholder sessions) across business, product, tech, risk, legal, etc. Enable team success through explicit vision, delegation, and obstacle removal Must have skills

7 years' relevant experience in Hybrid Design Expertise (interaction, visual, content, research) - Essential for a one-person team covering all design disciplines for a complex banking product Excellent stakeholder management. Proficiency in Figma, Confluence, and JIRA - Required to manage design workflows, documentation,



and agile processes independently and efficiently Solid portfolio showcasing my skills and experience Self-Sufficiency & Independence - Critical when operating solo from Toronto supporting US Bank; must own decisions and problem-solve autonomously Cross-Functional Collaboration - Vital for bridging distributed teams (Toronto-based, US Bank stakeholders, product, tech, risk, legal) without design backup Adaptability & Strategic Thinking - Necessary to quickly integrate into workflows, identify improvements, and balance business OKRs with client empowerment in a fast-moving environment Nice to have skills

Bilingual Proficiency (English & Spanish) - enabling direct engagement with Spanish-speaking clients and cross-border stakeholder communication Designed FI apps and websites - Big Nice to have. User Research & Testing Expertise - Enhances ability to validate design hypotheses independently and build client confidence in banking solutions Accessibility & Compliance Knowledge - Important for secure banking platforms; demonstrates commitment to inclusive design and regulatory requirements Previous Leadership or Management Experience. Experience managing teams or leading initiatives positions the designer for future growth Looking for meaningful work? We can help!

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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📌 Hybrid Interaction/Visual Designer - Expert (Toronto)
🏢 Raise
📍 Toronto