Company Profile
Home Capital Group Inc., together with its operating subsidiary Home Trust Company, has developed a track record of success as Canada’s leading alternative lender, employing nearly 800 people in our Toronto headquarters and branches across the country. Building on the demonstrated strength of our core residential and commercial mortgage lending business, the Company and its affiliates also offer complementary lending services and competitive deposit investment products. Our culture has been shaped by the passion and integrity of our people. Home Trust is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Home Capital Group, trading on the TSX under the symbol HCG.
Position Responsibilities
Conducting user research and using data as input throughout the design thinking process
Designing the user’s experience from rapid prototypes to hi-fidelity pixel perfect mock-ups
Validate ideals and designs using split A/B test and product performance data
Ensure the UX reflects the users’ needs and maintain consistency among features
Provide highly detailed communication of design principles and specifications to software developers
Ensure all digital assets reflect Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices
Advise on user interface best practices to meet performance and client requirements
Driving the UX best practices throughout the organization while always leading with the user’s best interests in mind
Formal Education
Post secondary degree or diploma preferred in related area
Related Experience
5 years in UX design experience
Must have proven work portfolio that demonstrates creative design thinking as well as deep understanding of UI/UX best practices
Working knowledge of Adobe XD, Sketch, Invision, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects or other visual design and wire-framing tools, with clear understanding of interaction design principles and process
Good practical experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping
Excellent understanding of SEO principles, cross-browser compatibility issues, Google AdWords and Analytics
Experience working with large websites, content management systems (WordPress), and backend frameworks (.NET, PHP)
Experience with Microsoft DevOps, and Agile development processes is an asset
Experience with PHP is an asset
Skills
Communication (verbal and written) - excellent
Collaborating
Position Complexities
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