Intermediate UX​/UI Designer - Proficiency in Figma​/FigJam

Ottawa 12 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Position: Intermediate UX/UI Designer - Proficiency in Figma / FigJam Intermediate UX/UI Designer 1 year contract % Remote ● Lead end-to-end design across web and mobile experiences for members, providers, and administrators. ● Partner with Product, Engineering, and Clinical teams to define user flows, interaction models, and design system patterns. ● Translate research insights and behavioral data into clear, actionable design solutions. ● Create and iterate on wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that bring ideas to life. ● Ensure consistency and quality through adherence to design systems, accessibility standards, and brand principles. ● Facilitate design critiques, co-creation workshops, and collaborative reviews across teams. ● Contribute to the evolution of our design system and advocate for best practices in usability and accessibility. ● Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of craft excellence and continuous improvement. Must Haves: ● 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, ideally within digital health, SaaS, or complex platform ecosystems. ● A strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design process, cross-platform design, and experience solving complex problems. We would like to see how you select design activities that are appropriate for the problems you're trying to solve. ● Proficiency in Figma / Fig Jam ● Deep understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and usability principles. ● Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams. ● Ability to think strategically about user experience and system-level design. ● Excellent communication and storytelling skills - able to articulate design rationale to diverse stakeholders. ● Passion for improving health outcomes and creating meaningful digital experiences that empower people. Nice to Have ● Experience designing for healthcare, telehealth, or other regulated industries. ● Familiarity with service design, journey mapping, and systems thinking. ● Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML/CSS/React knowledge is a plus). ● Experience planning and executing research activities such as concept testing and usability testing. ● Exposure to data-driven design or behavior change frameworks.