Senior Product Designer Jobs

CanadaHelps is looking for a solution-oriented and collaborative Senior Product Designer with a passion for social change to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s first and North America’s most successful social technology organizations. We are a fast-growing, dedicated team of entrepreneurial-minded peers who have a passion for helping small- and medium-sized charities succeed, while engaging with donors to increase giving in Canada.

We believe technology and data are transformational game-changers for generating social profit. We democratize access to technology by providing best-in-class, easy-to-use online fundraising software and training to registered charities across Canada. We are the market leader and over the past 20 years we’ve helped over 3 million Canadians donate over $2B to Canadian charities.

Why you Should Consider this Opportunity:

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of social change and technology and be a key team member in designing critical technology for the charitable sector in Canada. If you are a passionate and talented Senior Product Designer with a strong portfolio and a desire to work on products that drive social change and make a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Your Role in a Nutshell:

As the Senior Product Designer, you will be responsible for leading the design of our SaaS product. You will work collaboratively with the Product Management team to define the product vision and strategy, and with the Engineering team to bring the product to life. Your role will involve leading the design of the product's user interface and experience, and ensuring that it is aesthetically pleasing, intuitive, and easy to use.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides that ensure consistency and scalability across the product;
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to other designers on the team;
• Create design prototypes, wireframes, and mockups to communicate design ideas and concepts;
• Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure that designs are implemented accurately and meet design specifications;
• Conduct user research and testing to validate design decisions and iterate on designs;
• Design and deliver high-quality user interface designs, interaction designs, and visual designs that are user-centered, intuitive, and responsive;
• Continuously explore and implement new design trends, techniques, and tools to improve the product's user experience.
• Collaborate with the Product Management team to define the product vision and strategy;

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, preferably with a focus on SaaS products;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, user-centered design principles, and user research and testing methods;
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of design skills, including user interface design, interaction design, and visual design;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design or a related field;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams;

Why Consider our Team?

• Receive health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program;
• Receive a competitive compensation package with a Growth and Development stipend, health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days, sick days and more;
• A Not-For-Profit and a forward-thinking, technology-focused business, (we’re a unicorn! 🦄);
• A chance to make a difference with a unique opportunity to add major value as a key member of a team in a forward-thinking, technology-focused environment, with dynamic opportunities and interesting challenges. Visit our website to learn more about what we do, our products, and the people behind our success. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter to stay connected.
• The opportunity to work with highly respected professionals (and super nice people who want to change the world for the better!); and
• Enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a remote-first program;

Application Instructions:

Please have a portfolio URL or case studies featuring examples of interaction design work.

Accommodation:

CanadaHelps is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes and encourages applications from all persons including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so that appropriate accommodations can be made.