Apex Systems - Product Designer 2

Product Designer is needed in Vancouver, Canada.

Client: Apex Systems

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Our client collaborates in a customer-driven environment where their decisions are grounded in responsible design, creating experiences that make the web a better place for every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. If you’re passionate about technology, have a knack for creative ideas, and lead with a growth mindset, we want to hear from you.

We are in need of a UI/Visual designer. You must have strong visual design skills. You would be reporting to a lead and working closely with the team designers and perform some aspects of the design “look and feel” of features across desktop, mobile and tablet. You will also help with the development of visual design concepts referencing their visual system guidelines and reviewing those with the visual system designers (who oversee brand, typography, color, icons, common controls). You may also implement or design prototypes and assist with presentations and may cross-collaborate with other design teams working on shared ideas.

Requirements

• Must have strong UI visual design skills for website/mobile apps.
• Ability to discuss and present an in-depth knowledge of standard design principles: color, typography, layout, brand.
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Ability to work under constant deadline constraints.
• Must have the ability to understand technology issues and communicate information effectively.
• Proficiency in current and emerging web technologies and standard design software packages (i.e. Figma)
• Attention to details and experience working on multiple consumer products.
• Should have strong visual UI design skills and have in-depth knowledge of color, type, and layout.
• Proficiency and experience with animation and related tools.
• Experience designing and documenting accessible and inclusive experiences.

Top 3 Must Haves

• 3-5 Years of Experience Visual design skills
• 3-5 Years of Experience Understanding of Consumer Design products (Mobile Apps experience preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and Written)

Additional Information

• Link to portfolio (included in resume) required – we are looking for portfolios that show UX thinking (Showing a final design, but also the steps you went through to get there, Problem Statements, Customer Feedback and Wire-frames and flow).