UX Designer

Summary

Join Zensurance's Engineering team as a UX Designer for a 15-month contract, focusing on creating impactful, user-centered digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead design thinking exercises, and produce design artifacts like wireframes and prototypes. You will define and conduct user research, maintain the Design System, and ensure design vision translates into quality execution. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of UX/UI design experience, proficiency in Figma, and a strong portfolio showcasing user-centric outcomes. This role offers a remote-first setup, flexible health and dental plans, education assistance, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and innovative team.

Requirements

• University degree in Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Media Arts, Digital Media, or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of UX/UI design experience
• Strong background in user-centered design and mixed-method research methodologies
• Proficiency in Figma or equivalent prototyping tools
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and evolving a Design System
• A compelling portfolio showcasing design thinking, problem-solving, and user-centric outcomes
• Experience designing responsive experiences for desktop and mobile platforms
• Experience working in agile product teams
• Strong communication and storytelling skills; able to articulate design rationale clearly
• Ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback into design iterations

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively lead ideation sessions, co-creation workshops, and design thinking exercises with cross-functional teams
• Translate complex problems into intuitive, elegant user experiences
• Produce key design artifacts including wireframes, user flows, functional prototypes, and user scenarios
• Communicate design concepts and rationale effectively to stakeholders and team members
• Stay current with UX best practices, design systems, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 AA+), usability testing tools, and design trends
• Define and conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesis to inform design decisions
• Continuously improve and maintain the existing Design System
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Developers to ensure design vision is translated into quality execution
• Contribute to a culture of feedback, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and conducting accessibility audits is an asset
• Experience in Fintech, Insurance, or Banking sectors is an asset
• Knowledge of conversion optimization and UX analytics is an asset

Benefits

• Remote-first setup for added flexibility
• Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
• Top-tier tech: "Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment
• Half days before public holidays: Enjoy half days before long weekends
• Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support
• Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way
• Parental leave top-up, because family comes first
• Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships
• Opportunities to learn from industry experts and grow your career
• Weekly Friday huddles to share updates and connect across teams
• Virtual & in-person team-building events to strengthen our culture