This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Front End Designer based in Canada.
The role focuses on creating user-centered digital experiences through research, design, prototyping, and accessibility-focused solutions.
You will work on complex digital services, translating user and business needs into intuitive, scalable front-end designs.
The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, contributing throughout the product delivery lifecycle.
You will help shape design systems, interactive prototypes, usability strategies, and implementation-ready specifications.
Your work will directly influence how users interact with digital platforms across multiple channels and devices.
This is an opportunity for an experienced designer to apply creativity, strategic thinking, and modern design practices to meaningful digital transformation initiatives.
Accountabilities:
The Senior Front End Designer will be responsible for delivering high-quality design solutions that improve digital experiences and support business objectives. Working closely with product teams, stakeholders, and technical partners, this role will help define, validate, and evolve user-focused solutions through research, prototyping, and iterative design practices.
- Create evidence-based front-end design solutions aligned with established design methods, standards, and user experience principles.
- Develop UX artifacts including user flows, scenarios, storyboards, wireframes, interactive prototypes, design specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Design and maintain foundational design assets such as component libraries, design patterns, and visual style guidelines.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, business teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective digital experiences.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Plan and support user research activities to validate assumptions and improve design decisions.
- Develop usability testing plans, conduct evaluations, and provide recommendations based on findings.
- Communicate design decisions clearly and provide recommendations that align project teams, business areas, and leadership stakeholders.
- Analyze accessibility requirements and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Explore multiple design approaches and communicate solutions through sketches, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of digital services by applying modern design methodologies and user-centered thinking.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in front-end design, UX practices, and digital product development. They are comfortable working in collaborative Agile environments and can transform complex requirements into intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital solutions.
- Proven experience as a Front End Designer creating and enhancing digital services across web and other platforms.
- Strong experience developing UX deliverables such as user journeys, workflows, wireframes, prototypes, and interaction designs.
- Experience working within cross-functional product teams using Agile methodologies.
- Experience designing solutions for complex digital platforms, enterprise applications, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Experience creating and maintaining component libraries or design systems is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and principles, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Experience with modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, or similar platforms.
- Ability to evaluate multiple design solutions and communicate design decisions effectively through visual artifacts.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design methodologies, research practices, and service experience improvement.
- Experience designing for multiple devices and channels, including web and mobile environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, developers, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Experience working on large-scale public sector, enterprise, or digital transformation projects is considered an asset.
Benefits:
- Competitive contract compensation of $90–$98/hour.
- Fully remote position available to candidates located in Canada.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful digital service transformation projects.
- Flexible remote work environment with occasional meetings or work sessions in Alberta.
- Exposure to complex, large-scale digital platforms and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Opportunity to apply modern UX practices, accessibility standards, and innovative design approaches.
- Collaborative Agile environment focused on continuous improvement and user-centered outcomes.
- 12-month contract opportunity with meaningful project ownership.