Synechron

UX Designer

Synechron$110K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional experience in UX or related design fields.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered digital product designs.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
  • Deep understanding of interaction design, usability, and information architecture.
  • Experience in Agile product-development settings.
  • Excellent visual, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct user research and usability analysis to inform design.
  • Create user personas and define information architecture.
  • Develop wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes to visualize concepts.
  • Facilitate design workshops to gather stakeholder input.
  • Collaborate across teams including product managers and developers.
  • Test usability and iterate designs based on user feedback.
  • Advocate for a user-centered approach throughout project teams.

Benefits

  • Global company with opportunities to work in multiple countries.
  • Generous leave policy with 15 days of paid annual leave and 10 personal leave days.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and life insurance.
  • Flexible hybrid work policy for better work-life balance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 4%.
  • Professional development support for higher education certifications.
  • Access to a vast library of courses on Udemy for Business.
  • Mentoring from experienced colleagues in innovation labs.
  • Involvement in high-profile projects with leading financial institutions.
  • Diverse, inclusive, and enjoyable work environment.
Full Job Description
Our challenge

We are seeking an UX Designer to create intuitive, accessible, and effective digital experiences for internal and external users. The successful candidate will work with product, business, and technology teams to understand user needs and translate them into high-quality design solutions.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $110k - CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct user research, interviews, journey mapping, and usability analysis.
  • Define user personas, workflows, information architecture, and experience strategies.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs.
  • Facilitate design workshops and present recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, developers, and researchers.
  • Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
  • Ensure experiences are consistent with design systems and accessibility standards.
  • Support developers during implementation and validate the final product.
  • Maintain design documentation and communicate design decisions.
  • Advocate for user-centered design across project teams.


Requirements:
  • Professional experience in UX, product design, interaction design, or a related discipline.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered digital product design.
  • Experience with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
  • Knowledge of interaction design, usability, information architecture, and accessibility.
  • Experience working in Agile product-development environments.
  • Strong visual, analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.


Preferred, but not required:
  • Experience designing enterprise, financial-services, or data-intensive applications.
  • Familiarity with responsive design and design systems.
  • Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative user research.
  • Knowledge of WCAG accessibility guidelines.


We offer:
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
  • Flexible hybrid policy.
  • RRSP with employer's contribution up to 4%.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.


About Synechron

Synechron is a digital consulting firm that provides technology solutions to financial services companies. The company's services include digital, business consulting, technology, and data analytics. Synechron serves customers in the banking, capital markets, insurance, and asset management industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Learn more about Synechron
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2001

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