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Konrad Group

Principal UX/UI Designer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Toronto, ON
Senior level
Lead project teams and collaborate with clients to create exceptional user experiences, while mentoring designers and shaping design culture in the organization.
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Who We Are

Konrad is a next generation digital consultancy. We are dedicated to solving complex business problems for our global clients with creative and forward-thinking solutions. Our employees enjoy a culture built on innovation and a commitment to creating best-in-class digital products in use by hundreds of millions of consumers around the world. We hire exceptionally thoughtful and driven team players who are lifelong learners. 

About The Role

As a Principal Experience Designer you’ll lead project teams and work closely with clients and cross-functional partners to define and execute best-in-class experiences, advocating for users while balancing business needs. You are comfortable communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels within an organization. Beyond client work, you’ll drive internal design initiatives, contribute to team growth, mentor designers, and help shape a strong design culture. 

What You’ll Do

  • Set a visionary standard for high-impact design while identifying and evaluating emerging UX trends, technologies, and best practices for strategic investment
  • Help manage the advancement of UX/UI capabilities, overseeing mentorship programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring the team’s long-term growth and effectiveness
  • Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, align teams across disciplines and locations, and advocate for UX best practices to drive company-wide adoption of a user-centric mindset
  • Oversee project estimations, resource allocation, and engagement management while effectively communicating the value of design to executives and influencing key business decisions
  • Act as a respected expert and ambassador for the organization, representing the company in client engagements, hiring initiatives, and knowledge-sharing efforts to elevate design culture and impact

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in leading UX and UI design
  • Expertise in creating intuitive, user-focused experiences that balance complex requirements and business goals
  • Driven to lead creative workflows, inspire teams, and drive design excellence
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting complex concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders at all levels
  • An expert of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools
  • Expertise in branding design and design operations is a bonus

Perks and Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package 
  • Socials, Outings & Retreats
  • Retirement Planning
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Annual tech & travel allowance
  • Culture of Learning & Development
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Work from Home Flexibility
  • Service Recognition Programs

Bonus Points

Have you taken any courses at BrainStation? A lot of our design and development best practices and processes are taught during our courses - make sure to highlight this experience in your cover letter if you have!

Konrad is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status will receive consideration for employment. If you have any accessibility requirements or concerns regarding the hiring process or employment with us, please notify us so we can provide suitable accommodation.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Prototyping Tools

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