About Ascendion

Ascendion is a fullservice digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

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Join a culture of high performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the role:

Job Title : Product Designer

Location : Toronto, ON

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Designer to join our product team to design new features and make ongoing design updates to our roster of mobile banking apps. You’ll also be involved in crafting proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pitch decks to help us win new business and bring ideas to life for prospective clients.

The Product Designer will be responsible for executing projects from conception through to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in graphic and UX design, experience designing apps and digital products, and the ability to rapidly produce high quality work while managing overlapping projects and deadlines. Must be a strong visual, verbal and written communicator with excellent presentation skills.

The ideal candidate is a driven self-starter with strong attention to detail while possessing the ability to also look at the big picture. Must have ability to balance user experience, client needs, business and technical requirements while producing attractive, high caliber work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to break down problems to define user stories and requirements
• Collaborate closely with engineers and QA to create and deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality
• Create flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mocks that effectively communicate design concepts and interactions, ensuring a clear understanding of user journeys and the intended user experience
• Ensure consistency of design & UI patterns, language and branding elements across all product components (app, web, email communications, print material)
• Iterate quickly on designs based on post-launch data and user feedback
• Present design work and rationale to design team, stakeholders and clients while gathering feedback to iterate and polish your solutions
• Craft proof-of-concept designs, prototypes and design-driven pitch decks that showcase our product and leave a lasting impression

Required Skills & Education

• 5+ years of digital design experience in native app and web design
• Solid foundation in user experience best practices
• Strong understanding of fundamental visual design principles such as composition, hierarchy, color, etc.
• Experience crafting visually compelling pitch decks or concept presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma, and proficiency with other standard design tools

Portfolio Requirements

• 4-5 of your best digital design projects
• Must include mobile app design
• Must show your design process and describe requirements of each project

Additional skills that would be an asset:

• Copywriting skills
• Marketing experience

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $110,000 to $150,000 CAD annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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