Visual/UI Designer

Summary

Join MakerSights as a Visual/UI Designer and play a key role in shaping the visual design of our products, including our software platform and insight reports. You will collaborate with product, marketing, and insights teams to create user-centric designs that solve real customer problems. This role demands a passion for user-centered design, a strong visual eye, and the ability to translate complex data into clear designs. You will be responsible for data visualization, marketing design, maintaining brand consistency, product design, UI design, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in design, preferably in SaaS or research-driven environments, and a strong portfolio showcasing visual design, UI, and UX projects.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in design, ideally in SaaS or research-driven environments
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team
• Possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Be adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment with ambiguity
• Demonstrate curiosity and a proactive mindset that drives continuous improvement and innovation
• Have a strong portfolio showcasing a mix of visual design, UI, and UX projects
• Possess proficiency with design tools like Figma, along with knowledge of prototyping and wireframing tools
• Have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and how to translate user needs into effective design solutions
• Be able to transform complex data into visually compelling and user-friendly designs, particularly in the area of data visualization
• Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and explain design decisions to stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a passion for creating seamless, user-friendly experiences

Responsibilities

• Design innovative ways to present complex data and insights, ensuring that reports are both visually appealing and easy to understand
• Work closely with the Marketing team to create visually compelling design assets that communicate the value of MakerSights’ tools and insights to potential and existing clients
• Maintain and evolve MakerSights’ design language, ensuring consistency across all digital touchpoints, from the product interface to marketing assets
• Collaborate with the Product team to design new features, ensuring they meet user needs and align with MakerSights’ overall product vision
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and ensure seamless user experiences
• Liaise between Product, Marketing, and Insights teams to ensure a cohesive user experience across all touchpoints. Your designs will support product development, customer-facing reports, and marketing materials

Benefits

Salary Range: The Salary Range for this position is CAD 70,000-80,000 annually, with exact salary depending on location as well as prior work experience and the assessment of one's fit for the role