06 Sep
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Design Strategists
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Toronto
06 Sep
Design Strategists
Toronto
Hybrid, Toronto $65–$68 / hr, 37.5-hour week The largest bank in Canada is seeking a Senior Product Designer to work on a new internal tool for advisors and associates. They are replacing a fragmented set of existing tools, giving you the opportunity to integrate data and make building client reports a better experience.
You will work on the end-to-end design function, from strategy and product design to user research and design systems. You'll be part of a design culture that drives innovation, elevates user experience, and differentiates in a competitive market.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic guidance on product design strategy, offering advice and recommendations to cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, and Marketing to inform business outcomes
- Lead parts of the product design process on initiatives from discovery and ideation through wireframing, prototyping, testing, iteration, and delivery
- Facilitate workshops and ideation sessions, and evaluate outcomes against business goals and objectives
- Ensure craft excellence, consistency, and alignment with design systems and product guidelines
- Present to stakeholders, ensuring design standards and accessibility principles are met
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design researchers and product stakeholders, to inform design decisions through research discussions, user testing, and data analysis
What you'll bring
- A BA/BS degree in Design (e.g. user experience design,
interaction, visual communications, product, industrial), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of product design experience across multiple channels and platforms
- Banking or financial services experience in a complex and ambiguous environment
- Experience in an applied research setting, including integrating user research into product designs and design practices
- Experience with AI adoption in design, along with comfort experimenting with and using new tools across design, prototyping, research, and ideation
- A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, leadership outcomes, integrated user research, and measurable impact
- Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders
What's in it for you
- You'll find yourself in a culture where designers feel included, valued, and heard; in a supportive setting surrounded by peers who excel in their area of expertise
- You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of digital product design as they strive to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve
- Work/life balance is a core value, and you will join a company that respects your time
- Hybrid: 3 to 4 days per week in the downtown Toronto office (across from Union Station)
- 1-year contract with the opportunity to extend or convert to full-time
📌 Senior Product Designer (Toronto)
🏢 Design Strategists
📍 Toronto