Sr. UX Designer - Canada

NovoEd, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in product design for large-scale users
  • Proven ability to solve complex real-world design problems
  • Proficiency in wireframing, user flow, high-fidelity mockups, prototyping, and usability testing
  • Expertise in design tools like Figma, including advanced features
  • Experience with established design systems and their evolution
  • Strong visual design skills with attention to detail
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design

Responsibilities

  • Design innovative online learning experiences for major corporations and institutions
  • Lead 1-2 significant design projects from problem exploration to final implementation
  • Collaborate with product managers to clarify project scopes and explore design solutions
  • Deliver production-ready design assets and work with engineers to ensure feasibility
  • Conduct user research and usability tests to validate design choices
  • Align stakeholders on design challenges and propose actionable solutions
  • Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engaging remote team-building activities
  • Company-sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Reimbursement for phone and internet costs
Full Job Description
What Will You Do?
  • Design scalable, collaborative, and social online learning experiences used by Fortune 500 companies, universities, and training organizations
  • Own 1-2 major projects at any time, serving as the design lead who shapes solutions from initial problem exploration through final implementation
  • Partner closely with the product management team to frame problems, define project scope, explore multiple design approaches, and make well-reasoned recommendations
  • Provide production-ready mocks and assets, and work closely with engineers to balance quality and feasibility
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and understand user goals
  • When challenges arise, proactively align stakeholders, propose solutions, and adjust scope as needed
  • Help shape the future of our product by contributing to product strategy and roadmap discussions
What Skills Are Needed For This Role?
Experience & Skills
  • 5+ years of experience designing products that have been used by end users and clients at scale
  • Proven track record of solving complex real-world problems with strategic thinking and elegant, user-centered solutions
  • Proficiency with the full design toolkit: wireframing, user flows, high-fidelity mocks, prototyping, user interviews, and usability testing
  • Expert-level skills with design tools like Figma, including advanced features like components and design libraries
  • Experience maintaining visual and interaction consistency by working within established design systems and contributing to their evolution
  • Strong visual design foundation with attention to detail and pixel-perfect execution
  • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles
  • Experience designing responsive Web/Mobile experiences
  • Understanding of HTML/CSS and development constraints
  • Experience designing AI-powered features that enhance user workflows and personalize experiences is a plus
  • Familiarity with GenAI tools to accelerate workflows is a plus


Preferred Qualifications

Independent ownership: You can take projects from problem definition through execution, managing stakeholder relationships and driving decisions without constant guidance. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity during early exploration phases and can synthesize unclear requirements into actionable design directions

Collaborative leadership: You excel at building productive relationships with cross-functional partners of varying experience levels, from PMs to engineers

Strategic communication: You present complex ideas clearly, anticipate concerns, and lead productive discussions that result in actionable outcomes

Adaptive problem-solving: You stay focused on core problems while remaining flexible when new information or priorities emerge

User-centered intuition: You balance data-driven decisions with cognitive empathy, making confident design choices even when complete research isn't available
Why Will You Love NovoEd?
  • A collaborative work environment
  • Fun remote collaborative events, such as virtual interactive classes, happy hours, and more!
  • Company-sponsored Professional Development
  • Paid parental leave for parents
  • Flexible vacation days
  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Phone bill and internet reimbursements (Yes! Your personal phone bill!)
Hiring Process
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After you apply, a recruiter may reach out to you for an introductory call.
If your background is a match for the role, you may phone interview with 1-2 people.
If you continue through the process, you will participate in virtual interviews with a total of 3-7 people, depending on the seniority of the role.

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