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Senior Staff Product Designer

Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario
CA$110,000 - CA$150,000/year
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and wellbeing resources and programs
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
Competitive salary ($110k-$150k) with bonus

About the role

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers. We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can effectively integrate it into their daily work. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers. Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

  • Health & wellbeing resources and programs
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute to community causes
  • Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Senior Staff Product Designer. Could It Be You?

We are looking for a passionate and visionary Staff Product Designer to not just maintain our design system, but to elevate it into a strategic advantage that accelerates our entire product organization through technical design expertise and strategic systems thinking.

This is a high-impact role for a systems-thinker who is excited to build the tools that empower dozens of designers and engineers to do their best work.

As the Staff Product Designer for Design Systems, you will be the deep domain expert and a key craft leader. You will be directly responsible for the most complex and foundational design system work, owning the roadmap, driving the technical design strategy, and forging a strong partnership with engineering to build a system that is robust, scalable, and a joy to use. You will be its chief advocate, evangelizing its value and driving adoption to create a more cohesive, accessible, and beautiful experience for every Questrade customer.

The ideal candidate is a craft expert who combines deep, hands-on expertise in design systems with a proven ability to influence and coach cross-functional teams and fellow designers around a shared vision through the quality and impact of their work.

Need more details? Keep reading… Drive the Design System Vision & Strategy

  • Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision and strategic roadmap for the AllSparks Design System, aligning it with our overall product and business goals.
  • Be the strategic IC owner of the end-to-end lifecycle of the design system, from discovery and component design to documentation, release, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Establish and govern a clear contribution and adoption model, making it easy for product teams to use the system and contribute back to it.
  • Measure and articulate the system's success, tying its adoption to measurable improvements in product quality, team efficiency, and speed-to-market.

Deliver Design & Operational Excellence

  • Lead by example as the primary, hands-on designer for the most robust and scalable components, ensuring everything we build meets the highest standards of usability, accessibility, and craft.
  • Create and maintain world-class documentation that is clear, comprehensive, and empowers designers and developers to work with confidence and autonomy.
  • Partner closely with engineering leads to ensure the system is technically sound and that design intent is translated flawlessly into code.
  • Continuously research and introduce new tools, methodologies, and best practices to improve the quality and efficiency of the design system itself.

Influence Team & Cross-Functional Success

  • Act as the primary advocate and evangelist for the Design System across the organization.
  • Build strong partnerships with product design, engineering, and brand teams to ensure the system anticipates their needs and fosters a cohesive user experience.
  • Act as a recognized craft leader and coach for system contributors, providing direct, actionable critique and guidance to the two existing design system designers and other product designers, focusing on systems thinking and component craft.
  • Lead by example: Elevate the entire team's work by establishing and demonstrating the highest standards of quality, process, and technical implementation within the design file.
  • Lead engaging design reviews, workshops, and training sessions to educate teams on the system and drive consistent, high-quality adoption.

So are YOU our next Senior Staff Product Designer? You are if you have… Technical Skills

  • Expert proficiency in Figma, with deep experience using advanced features like variants, auto layout, and component properties to build scalable design systems.
  • A strong understanding of front-end development and the ability to hold technical conversations with engineering partners.
  • Deep knowledge of accessibility standards and how to build accessible components from the ground up.
  • Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive design system documentation that developers and designers love to use.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • You don't just see components; you see the entire ecosystem. You excel at designing scalable, reusable solutions for the most complex challenges.
  • You build strong relationships and influence design direction and best practices across cross-functional teams with your expertise and passion.
  • You can clearly articulate the "why" behind the design system, connecting its value to business outcomes and inspiring stakeholders at every level.
  • You find genuine satisfaction in mentoring and coaching system designers through your expertise, providing the technical direction and hands-on guidance they need to grow. You lead by example and are committed to elevating the craft of the entire team.

Experience & Track Record

  • 7+ years of product design (UX/UI) experience, with at least 3 years in a Staff/Senior Individual Contributor role focused specifically on driving and scaling a design system.
  • A strong portfolio with detailed case studies showcasing your direct, hands-on process for building and scaling a design system, and its impact on product quality and team efficiency.
  • Proven track record of launching and providing the deep design expertise for a design system in a complex product organization.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading or managing a team of designers.
  • Hands-on experience with front-end coding for prototyping or component development.

Compensation Information:

  • Base salary range: $110,000 - $150,000
  • The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada). It includes a comprehensive benefits plan and a competitive incentive (bonus) program for Full-Time Permanent roles.

Sounds like you? Click below to apply! At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Questrade Financial Group

Financial Services
1001-5000

Questrade is an award-winning low-cost digital alternative to traditional banks that is changing the Canadian financial services industry. We empower Canadians by giving them better, more affordable ways to take control of their financial future by using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative products. Questrade offers Canadians an easy way to invest in securities and foreign currency and provides online wealth management and mortgage through the Questrade Group of Companies, with more financial products in development.

At Questrade, we care deeply about helping Canadians become much more financially successful and secure. We believe in infinite possibilities, not only for our customers but for those who build careers with us. Our exceptional culture and forward-thinking workplace policies make Questrade a great place to work and build a career. We are a collaborative, diverse team that shares the same sense of infinite opportunity. Our beliefs, values, and atmosphere make you feel part of something bigger than yourself.

Throughout our multiple worldwide offices, we are reshaping the way we work, offering flexible options that allow our people to work remotely, from the office, or a hybrid mix of both.

Whether you want to kick-start your career or accelerate it, Questrade is the place for you. We offer rich learning experiences and exciting career path possibilities. Here you will be challenged. You will make your path, constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence.

Come shape your future at Questrade.

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