About the role
Role: UI/UX Designer* Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite preferred
Skills: Digital: User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance design workflows, accelerate ideation, improve research synthesis, and create innovative user experiences.
- Lead end-to-end product design initiatives, from discovery and concept development through execution, validation, and launch.
- Collaborate closely with researchers, product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives, translating insights into impactful product solutions.
- Drive product strategy by identifying opportunities, defining user experience vision, and aligning design outcomes with business goals and customer value.
- Create user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and design specifications that communicate ideas effectively across teams.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles while balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.
- Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, analytics, and customer feedback to inform design decisions and continuously improve experiences.
- Contribute to and evolve design systems, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards to ensure consistency and scalability across products.
- Partner with engineering teams throughout implementation to ensure design quality and seamless user experiences.
- Mentor and support junior designers through design critiques, coaching, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and design excellence.
- Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions to build alignment and drive decision-making.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, and best practices in product design, accessibility, and innovation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Interaction Design, or related fields, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product thinking and measurable business impact.
- Proven expertise in designing complex digital products, enterprise platforms, SaaS solutions, or data-intensive applications.
- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or equivalent design platforms.
- Experience utilizing AI-powered design, research, or productivity tools to improve design outcomes and team efficiency.
- Strong understanding of design systems, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and accessibility best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and data-driven analysis to validate assumptions and guide product decisions.
- Experience working within Agile product development environments and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect user experience improvements to customer satisfaction, product adoption, and business outcomes.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels.
- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, experimentation, and iterative product development in fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with modern development workflows, design-to-development handoff processes, and collaboration with engineering teams throughout implementation.
Good to Have:
- Experience designing AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent user experiences.
- Experience defining product strategy, leading design initiatives, and influencing roadmap decisions.
- Previous experience mentoring designers and contributing to the growth of a design practice.
- Understanding of analytics tools and experimentation frameworks for measuring design effectiveness.
About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.
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About the role
Role: UI/UX Designer* Location: Toronto, ON Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite preferred
Skills: Digital: User Experience Design (UXD)/ Visual Design
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance design workflows, accelerate ideation, improve research synthesis, and create innovative user experiences.
- Lead end-to-end product design initiatives, from discovery and concept development through execution, validation, and launch.
- Collaborate closely with researchers, product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives, translating insights into impactful product solutions.
- Drive product strategy by identifying opportunities, defining user experience vision, and aligning design outcomes with business goals and customer value.
- Create user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and design specifications that communicate ideas effectively across teams.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles while balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.
- Conduct and synthesize user research, usability testing, analytics, and customer feedback to inform design decisions and continuously improve experiences.
- Contribute to and evolve design systems, interaction patterns, and accessibility standards to ensure consistency and scalability across products.
- Partner with engineering teams throughout implementation to ensure design quality and seamless user experiences.
- Mentor and support junior designers through design critiques, coaching, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and design excellence.
- Facilitate workshops, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions to build alignment and drive decision-making.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, and best practices in product design, accessibility, and innovation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, Interaction Design, or related fields, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product thinking and measurable business impact.
- Proven expertise in designing complex digital products, enterprise platforms, SaaS solutions, or data-intensive applications.
- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or equivalent design platforms.
- Experience utilizing AI-powered design, research, or productivity tools to improve design outcomes and team efficiency.
- Strong understanding of design systems, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and accessibility best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and data-driven analysis to validate assumptions and guide product decisions.
- Experience working within Agile product development environments and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect user experience improvements to customer satisfaction, product adoption, and business outcomes.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels.
- Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, experimentation, and iterative product development in fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with modern development workflows, design-to-development handoff processes, and collaboration with engineering teams throughout implementation.
Good to Have:
- Experience designing AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or intelligent user experiences.
- Experience defining product strategy, leading design initiatives, and influencing roadmap decisions.
- Previous experience mentoring designers and contributing to the growth of a design practice.
- Understanding of analytics tools and experimentation frameworks for measuring design effectiveness.
About Apptoza Inc.
Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses.
Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-term consulting, our solutions are designed to enhance efficiency across systems, processes, and teams.
As a one-stop IT solutions provider, we offer end-to-end expertise in IT applications. Our consultants have an average of 10+ years of experience, delivering IT implementations across North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep industry knowledge, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your unique business needs.
With a global team based in the USA, Canada, and India, we provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective IT project implementations. Our customized delivery models—blending on-site, near-site, and off-site services—ensure optimal outcomes for our clients.
At Apptoza, our success is built on a client-first philosophy. We believe that delivering outstanding service and long-term collaboration sets us apart from the competition. Our commitment to excellence and innovation fosters strong, lasting partnerships with our clients.
At Apptoza, your success is our priority.