Product and Brand Designer (UI/UX and Graphic Design) - Contract - Toronto On.

About Dokainish & Company
Since 2011, Dokainish & Company has been delivering world-class project management and project controls consultancy services. We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting, impactful results across numerous business functions.
Our areas of expertise include Project Controls, Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
We are currently seeking an experienced  Product and Brand Designer (UI/UX and Graphic Design) to   join our growing team for a contract of 6 months (with potential of renewal and/or evolve into full time, permanent employment.

Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Product and Brand Designer for a six-month renewable contract, based in person at our Toronto office. You will lead user experience and interface design across several web-based products, about 70% of the role, and create templates, graphics and brand materials, about 30% of the role. You will work closely with product and engineering in an agile environment, use AI tools to work efficiently, and deliver designs that are ready to build.
The contract runs for an initial six months and may be renewed for further terms based on business needs and performance. There is also the possibility of conversion to a permanent role.

Location
This is a non-remote, in-office position based in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:
Product UI/UX
- Design end-to-end user flows and interfaces for web applications, including dashboards, workflows, forms and reports.
- Build and maintain a shared design system covering colour, typography, spacing, components and usage guidance.
- Create prototypes, from early concepts to high-fidelity interactive flows.
- Prepare developer-ready specifications, including states, edge cases, responsive behaviour and design tokens, and review implemented work.
- Plan and run user interviews and usability tests, and turn findings into design improvements.
- Design to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Graphic Design, Templates and Brand
- Design, build and maintain templates for presentations, reports, proposals and documents.
- Maintain brand guidelines and a central library of assets and graphics, including logos, icons, illustrations, infographics, diagrams and approved imagery.
- Keep the asset library organized, current and easy to search, and track licences for fonts, images and AI-generated content.
- Design marketing, sales and event materials, including web pages, presentations, one-page summaries, social media graphics and print items.
- Create infographics, diagrams and data visualizations that explain complex information clearly.
- Build reusable, AI-ready templates and write simple guidance so others can produce consistent, on-brand work.
General
- Work in two-week agile sprints with product and engineering, including planning, reviews and estimation.
- Use AI-assisted design, prototyping and image tools to speed up delivery, and review AI output for quality, accuracy and brand consistency.
- Document design decisions and keep all design files and libraries well organized.
- Maintain handover-ready documentation for the design system, templates and asset library throughout the contract.
Qualifications
- 4 or more years of experience designing web-based software products, preferably B2B or enterprise.
- A portfolio showing both product design work (including a design system) and graphic design work (such as brand, presentation, infographic or marketing design).
- Strong graphic design fundamentals: typography, layout, colour and visual hierarchy.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, variants, auto layout, variables and Dev Mode.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, including building master templates.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, or equivalent tools.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools in design work, such as AI assistants, AI design and prototyping tools, and AI image tools.
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Experience applying accessibility standards to interfaces and documents.
- Experience working in agile teams using tools such as Jira, Linear or GitHub.
- Experience maintaining a shared design or brand asset library.
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in person at our Toronto office [five] days a week.
- Ability to start by [date] and commit full-time for the initial six-month term.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with React, Tailwind or other component-based front-end frameworks.
- Experience designing AI features into software products.
- Experience with user research and testing tools such as Maze, Lyssna or UserTesting.
- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as axe, WAVE or screen readers.
- Illustration or icon design skills, and experience preparing files for print.
- Experience with digital asset management tools such as Bynder, Brandfolder or SharePoint libraries.
- Previous contract or consulting experience.
- Working proficiency in French.
What We Offer
- A six-month full-time contract, renewable based on business needs and performance, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role.
- Equipment, software licences and AI tools provided.
- A collaborative, in-person working environment at our Toronto office.
- The opportunity to shape design across multiple products and brand materials.
Additional Information
- This role involves access to confidential business and client information. The successful candidate will be required to sign confidentiality and intellectual property agreements before starting.
- Product details will be shared during the interview process under a confidentiality agreement.
- The interview process includes a portfolio review and a short live design exercise.

Note: This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

If you believe your skillset, drive, qualifications, and experience are a match, we welcome your application and can’t wait to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Dokainish & Company. Please note that only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.

Notes:
VACANCY STATUS: This job post is for a new position.
AI USAGE: Artificial intelligence may be used to support the initial screening and evaluation of applications for this position. Applications are also reviewed by members of our Talent Acquisition team, and all employment decisions are made by human decision-makers.

Dokainish & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status, or any other protected status required by applicable law.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Dokainish & Company AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.