Top Design Jobs in Ottawa

Own complex Banking design initiatives from exploration through launch, including zero-to-one financial products and improvements to existing experiences. Set the quality bar for interaction, visual, and systems design while translating financial and regulatory complexity into clear, trustworthy experiences. Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Research; prototype with AI and emerging tools; shape product vision and design systems; and mentor designers through critique and hands-on example.

Own complex Banking design initiatives end to end, creating zero-to-one financial product experiences and improving existing products. Set the design quality bar, shape product vision and strategy, prototype with AI and emerging tools, and translate financial and regulatory complexity into clear experiences. Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Research while extending design systems and mentoring designers through critique, feedback, and hands-on example.

Lead UX/UI design for mobile games: create flows, wireframes, Figma prototypes, design systems, visual assets, and Unity implementations. Conduct research and testing, collaborate with art and engineering, mentor UX staff, and own UX across multiple feature pods to deliver engaging, usable game experiences.

Designs and validates FPGA control and datapath logic for optical networking systems. Responsibilities include IP integration, simulation, verification, synthesis, timing and constraint optimization, automated lab testing, debugging, cross-functional integration, and technical documentation. The role collaborates with hardware, firmware, algorithms, and product verification teams to ensure system-level performance.

Design and deliver integrated electrical systems for building projects, including lighting, power, security, fire alarm, communications, and data systems. Prepare BIM models and engineering drawings in Revit, apply electrical codes, assist with engineering studies and construction documents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project phases from concept through completion.

Develop scripts and applications to simulate network management scenarios, create and execute test plans, investigate product defects, and maintain regression and performance test environments. Publish test results and enhance testing functionality while collaborating in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Lead design, layout, simulation, measurement and productization of high-speed analog/mixed-signal CMOS ICs for optical transceivers. Mentor engineers, drive large-block development from concept to production, collaborate with DSP, package, and hardware teams, and ensure signal/power integrity and manufacturability.

Designs and produces advanced multimedia content, interactive interfaces, AV systems, and custom applications for Cyber Range simulations. Develops immersive scenarios, storylines, and storyboards; coordinates live simulations and events; troubleshoots technical issues; mentors team members; researches emerging technologies; and supports promotional outreach. Requires collaboration across multimedia, IT, networking, and cybersecurity systems, along with independent problem-solving and bilingual English-French communication.

Designs detailed CAD drawings for large-diameter watermain, stormwater, and sanitary sewer infrastructure projects. Leads CAD deliverables independently, develops plan and profile views, maintains drawing standards, performs quality control, coordinates revisions with engineers, and supports proposals and project execution. Collaborates with multidisciplinary stakeholders, manages project documentation, and may mentor junior CAD staff. The role requires municipal infrastructure design experience, proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroStation, and familiarity with tender documents, as-built drawings, GIS, trenchless methods, and hydraulic modeling outputs.

Designs and implements clinical systems for research trials, including CRFs, edit checks, dynamic checks, database specifications, and post-production changes. Reviews requirements, conducts quality control, leads specification meetings, supports timelines and change management, and mentors junior team members. Requires clinical research systems experience, clinical data management expertise, familiarity with Medidata Rave or Veeva EDC, CRF design capability, strong communication skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Leads the design, development, review, and implementation of clinical systems for clinical trials. Designs CRFs, edit checks, dynamic checks, and database specifications; performs quality reviews; manages post-production database changes; supports timelines, change management, and study decision-making. Requires clinical research systems experience, CDMS expertise, protocol interpretation, and knowledge of platforms such as Medidata Rave or Veeva EDC. The role is remote in Canada with approximately 10% domestic or international travel.

Design and rapidly iterate high-performing paid social creative for Meta, Instagram, and other channels. Create statics, carousels, short-form video clips, and multiple variations based on performance insights. Monitor Meta Ads Manager, analyze competitors and trends, and use data to guide creative decisions. Partner with founders and marketing teams on messaging and testing, own execution from concept through launch, and build reusable templates and winning ad formats.

Architects photonic system features, optical solutions, hardware configurations, and control strategies. Authors high-level product specifications, negotiates customer requirements, develops and evaluates solutions, supports demonstrations, resolves escalated field issues, coordinates cross-functional investigations, communicates complex findings to customers and executives, and mentors junior team members.

Designs and builds engaging maps, arenas, objectives, and combat spaces from concept through blockout. Collaborates with mechanics, AI, engineering, environment art, and cross-disciplinary teams; presents ideas, iterates through playtesting and feedback, improves gameplay tools, and mentors junior designers. The role requires strong game design knowledge, 3D level-building expertise, engine experience, communication skills, and a portfolio of shipped or playable level design work.

Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers, focusing on performance, cost, and reliability. Collaborate on circuit layouts, lead design reviews, support prototyping, and drive continuous improvements in product lifecycle performance.

Create polished motion and video content for brand, event, promotional, social media, web, and marketing campaigns. Manage projects from briefs or storyboards through animation, editing, revisions, and delivery while following brand guidelines. Adapt existing designs into motion, collaborate with designers and marketers, manage multiple deliverables, and use templates, motion systems, and AI tools to improve production workflows.

Lead business transformation strategy for global clients, including major pitches, C-suite engagement, strategic narrative development, consulting frameworks, digital product discovery, user journey mapping, case studies, and proprietary intellectual property. Translate market data and technical insights into transformation roadmaps, support product and engineering teams, and help modernize operating models and grow cross-border revenue. Requires strong consulting, AI and technology literacy, product design, storytelling, marketing attribution, and financial impact measurement expertise.

Lead business transformation strategy for global clients, advising C-suite stakeholders, leading pitches, developing transformation frameworks, and shaping digital media products. Translate market data and technical insights into persuasive strategic narratives, build reusable intellectual property, facilitate diagnostic sessions, and support cross-border growth. Collaborate with product, engineering, UX, and account teams on discovery, user journeys, prototyping, and product-led transformation. Measure commercial impact through attribution, media mix modeling, and transformation performance analysis.

The Senior Designer creates user-centered designs for web and media products, collaborating with teams, practicing innovative design, and managing projects under pressure.

Own design for established product features across the full lifecycle, translating research and business needs into workflows, interactions, visual designs, prototypes, and scalable design systems. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists from definition through delivery. Use data to shape hypotheses and success metrics, communicate design rationale, influence stakeholders, and incorporate AI tools to accelerate prototyping and iteration.

Own design for established product features across the full lifecycle, translating research and business needs into workflows, visual designs, interactions, prototypes, and scalable design systems. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists from definition through launch. Use research, data, and success metrics to guide decisions, contribute to strategic initiatives, plan iterative delivery, and create accessible, responsive, mobile-first experiences. Preferred work includes AI-driven product design and mentoring junior designers.

Lead design vision, strategy, and execution for a major product area. Define solutions for complex problems, partner with product, engineering, research, and data teams, synthesize insights, create scalable experiences, apply AI in the design process, influence stakeholders, and mentor designers.

Own the design and implementation of core systems for a pre-production F2P mobile live-service game. Responsibilities include progression, combat scaling, economy, rewards, loot tables, tuning tools, simulations, and in-engine implementation. The role collaborates with gameplay, combat, engineering, and production teams; documents systems; analyzes playtest and analytics data; and iterates toward shippable, scalable systems.

Design and develop A-class surface models and production drawings in SOLIDWORKS; produce Technical Data Packages; lead design reviews; manage PDM/ARAS documentation; prototype and test components; support installations and on-site verification; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, safety, and performance.

Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems supporting satellite operations. Responsibilities include Linux networking, FPGA platform development, driver integration, automated testing, validation, architecture and code reviews, system debugging, performance optimization, documentation, and technical mentorship. The role collaborates across engineering teams to define requirements, resolve complex issues, improve reliability, and evolve software architecture.