UX Designer Junior

Job summary

Support UX/UI projects from research and discovery through to delivery for web and mobile applications. Conduct user research and create design artifacts like wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with stakeholders and developers.

Job details

Junior UX/UI Designer Location: Ontario, Canada Job Type: Contract We are looking for a Junior UX/UI Designer to support the design of user-friendly and accessible web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and UI design. Key Responsibilities Support UX/UI projects from research and discovery through design, prototyping, testing, and delivery. Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing. Create user flows, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Participate in UX workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions. Design responsive experiences for web, mobile, and multiple devices. Gather user feedback and iterate designs to improve usability. Collaborate with developers, QA, business users, and stakeholders. Prepare design documentation and communicate design concepts clearly. Must-Have Skills 2+ years of UX/UI, Interaction Design, Product Design, or similar experience. Experience designing web and mobile applications. Knowledge of user research and usability testing. Experience with wireframes, user flows, journey maps, mockups, and prototypes. Proficiency with Figma, Canvas, or similar tools. Understanding of accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA. Basic knowledge of the Ontario Design System and Digital Service Standard. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Nice to Have Ontario Government / Public Sector experience. Experience with legacy systems. Experience designing accessible digital services.

What you’ll do

Support UX/UI projects from research and discovery through to delivery for web and mobile applications. Conduct user research and create design artifacts like wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with stakeholders and developers.

Requirements

Requires 2+ years of experience in UX/UI or Product Design with proficiency in Figma or similar tools. Candidates must have a strong understanding of accessibility standards and experience designing for mobile and web.

Listed skills

• UX design · Preferred
• Canvas · Preferred
• Figma · Preferred
• Wireframing · Preferred
• UI design · Preferred
• Product Design · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• UX Design
• UI Design
• User Research
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Usability Testing
• Figma
• Canvas
• WCAG 2.1 AA
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• User Flows
• Journey Mapping
• Responsive Design
• Accessibility

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Technology
• Software
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting