Pact is looking for a Web Designer with sharp UI instincts – someone who cares about type, spacing, hierarchy, and motion. You notice when a hover state feels a half-beat too slow, and you know why a hero section is or isn't working before you can fully articulate it. This role is hands‐on and craft‐first: you'll design ecommerce and direct‐to‐consumer site experiences from wireframe through polished, build‐ready files, collaborating closely with our senior designers, developers, and clients.The ideal candidate pairs pixel‐level interface craft with enough Shopify fluency to design within the platform's realities – sections, blocks, and reusable modules; theme constraints;how a page template behaves when merchandising changes the content underneath it. UX thinking and branding chops are a real plus and we'll give you room to grow into them, but interface craft is the core of the job.RESPONSIBILITIESDesign beautiful, high‐performing site experiences that balance brand storytelling with ecommerce best practicesOwn the interface layer: layout, typography, color, component states, responsive behaviour, and interaction detailBuild and extend design systems and component libraries in Figma so work stays consistent across a site and reusable across pagesDesign in modules – page templates and reusable sections that hold up when a client swaps content, not one‐off compositionsPrototype interactions and transitions well enough that developers understand the intent without guessingAccount for edge cases – empty states, long product titles, sold‐out variants, mobile breakpoints – before handoffPrepare clean, well‐organized, annotated files and support developers through build and QAContribute to site audits and design recommendations grounded in analytics and UX best practicePresent and explain your design decisions clearly to internal teams and clientsTake feedback well, iterate quickly,



and keep quality high across several projects at onceREQUIREMENTSShopify ExperienceHands‐on Shopify experience – you've designed for Shopify themes and understand how sections, blocks, and modular templates shape what's practical to build3+ years designing for the web, ideally at an ecommerce agency, a scaling DTC brand, or in‐house on a commerce teamFamiliarity with how merchandising and content changes affect a live storefront over timeTechnical SkillsAdvanced Figma skills: components, variants, auto layout, and libraries used properly, not decorativelyA portfolio that demonstrates solid UI craft – considered typography, confident layout, and attention to detail at the component levelCurrent, working knowledge of desktop and mobile web standards, accessibility basics, and performance‐aware design decisionsSolid interaction and prototyping instincts, and the judgment to know when motion adds value and when it's noiseBonus if you have UX research and audit experience – usability reviews, user flows, analytics‐informed recommendationsBonus if you have branding and visual identity work under your belt, including art direction and asset designBonus if you're experienced with motion or 3D toolingProfessional SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to present and defend design decisions to internal teams and clientsThe ability to hold recognized standards and memorable, award‐worthy design in the same handStrong organizational skills with the ability to keep quality high across several projects at onceOpenness to feedback and the ability to iterate quickly without losing the thread of the original ideaComfort with ambiguity and unclear client briefsWhy work at PactWe believe in a remote‐first work cultureWe foster a culture of excellence, encouraging every team member to bring their best to the tableWe trust in your expertise and provide the autonomy to innovate and excelWe work with inspiring brands that are shaping the future of retail and commerceWe value work‐life harmony and offer generous time off, including 3 weeks of PTO, additional time during the holiday seasonCompensation for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 CAD based on experience and ability.

📌 Web Designer (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa