Senior UX Designer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$70–$80 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Nov 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead end-to-end UX design and research for web and mobile products, translating user research and feedback into user flows, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Facilitate design workshops and collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and QA teams to test and refine accessible, intuitive experiences across devices.

Job details

Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients. Job Title: Senior UX Designer Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite – 5 days/week) Duration: 283 Business days with Possible Extension Client: Public Sector Pay Rate: $70 - $80/hr [CAD] Must Have: Relevant experience creating GUI designs based on user interaction and performance Experience as a UX designer, interactive designer, UI designer, or similar role, designing for web and mobile applications ability to define and lead UX projects and design workshops and alignment sessions with stakeholder, business users Experience with Figma, Canva and similar tools Demonstrated effectiveness in working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA specialists, and business stakeholders, to achieve common project goals. Nice to have: Prior Public sector experience Experience with Ontario Service Design Exp with UI/UX would be ideal (wireframing, Surveys, Questionaires, consultation, research) Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements General Skills (55%): Relevant experience creating GUI designs based on user interaction and performance Experience as a UX designer, interactive designer, UI designer, or similar role, designing for web and mobile applications ability to define and lead UX projects and design workshops and alignment sessions with stakeholder, business users Managing end-to-end user research from recruiting to synthesis. Proficiency with design and prototyping tools Thorough understanding of the limitations and appropriate use of web development technologies Experience in designing online programs with emphasis in the emotional aspects of human experience Experience conceiving and conducting user research, interviews and surveys, and translating them into sitemaps, user flows, user journey maps, wireframes, mockups and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences Experience designing the overall functionality of the product, and in order to ensure a great user experience, iterate upon it in accordance with user-testing Experience designing and delivering wireframes, user stories, user flows, user journeys, mockups and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces Experience facilitating the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping and user-testing experiences for digital products and optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces Experience identifying design problems and devising elegant solutions Experience making strategic design and user-experience decisions related to core, and new, functions and features Experience gathering user feedback to configure existing interfaces A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience Experience with Figma, Canvas and similar tools Communications Skills (30%) Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation, including reports, reviews, and assessments. Skilled in conveying design concepts and development processes in a clear, understandable manner to diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated effectiveness in working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA specialists, and business stakeholders, to achieve common project goals. Demonstrated experience within a collaborative team working at different levels. Desirable Skills: (10%) Knowledge of accessibility testing Ability to work with the Ontario Design System Knowledge of the Digital Service Standard. Experience with complex design challenges, especially in dealing with legacy systems and nuanced stakeholder/approval relationships Proficient in designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 AA requirements Prior Public Sector experience: (5%) If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires substantial UX, UI, or interactive design experience for web and mobile applications, proficiency with Figma, Canva, and similar tools, and the ability to lead UX projects and workshops. Candidates should be skilled in user research, prototyping, accessibility-focused design, clear communication, and cross-functional collaboration; public-sector and Ontario Design System experience are desirable.