UI/UX Designer

BIS Safety SoftwareSherwood Park, AlbertaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

In this role, you will be expected to:

- Own design cases from initial research and problem definition through design, feedback, iteration, and developer handoff

- Design intuitive experiences for our web and mobile software using Figma

- Evaluate incoming requests, ask the right questions, and identify the underlying user problem before jumping into a solution

- Research users, existing product patterns, competitors, and design best practices to inform your decisions

- Turn complex software workflows into clear, simple user experiences through wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and production-ready designs

- Collaborate with product managers, developers, QA, and other designers to refine solutions and move cases into development

- Present your designs clearly, explain the reasoning behind your decisions, and advocate for the best user experience while remaining open to feedback

- Help build and maintain our design system by creating reusable components, documenting patterns, and collaborating with our design system developer

- Identify opportunities to improve existing experiences, address design debt, and create greater consistency across the platform

- Manage and prioritize your own design workload with guidance from the broader product roadmap

- Build a strong understanding of our software and its users, with the goal of taking ownership of design needs within specific product modules

- Explore AI and emerging design tools to improve how you research, solve problems, and work

You might be the right fit if you:

- Are passionate about design and genuinely curious about the people you’re designing for

- Ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and take the time to understand a problem before jumping into a solution

- Are comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and moving work forward without needing constant direction

- Can clearly explain the thinking behind your designs and adapt how you communicate with different audiences

- Advocate confidently for the user and your design decisions while remaining open to feedback and other perspectives

- Are collaborative, receptive to feedback, and willing to iterate when a better solution emerges

- Know when to push for a better experience and when to balance design ideals with development realities

- Take initiative, spot opportunities for improvement, and are willing to pursue good ideas without waiting to be asked

- Are excited by new technology, quick to learn new tools, and open to experimenting with AI as part of your design and research process

- Thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and you’re trusted to manage your own work

Qualifications

- Hands-on experience designing software, web applications, mobile apps, or other complex digital products, with a portfolio that demonstrates how you approach problems and turn them into thoughtful user experiences

- Strong proficiency in Figma and experience creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready designs

- Experience using research, user needs, and product context to inform your design decisions

- Experience presenting your work, explaining the reasoning behind your decisions, and collaborating with developers, product teams, clients, or other stakeholders

Bonus points if you have:

- Experience with user research, usability testing, or turning research findings into design decisions

- Exposure to design systems, component libraries, or documenting reusable UI patterns

- Experience designing mobile apps or responsive experiences

- A background working with B2B SaaS, enterprise software, dashboards, or other complex digital products

- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or Figma AI and an interest in using them to support your design process

- A research-oriented background where you’ve gathered information, analyzed it, and used it to solve problems

Compensation and benefits:

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Life insurance and disability insurance

- Health spending account

- Flexible working hours

- On-the-job training and growth opportunities

- Free on-site parking

Salary ranges are based on experience, reflecting the unique skillset each individual brings to the role.