Top Design Jobs in Ottawa

Design and develop software for 5G and 6G wireless systems, RAN platforms, distributed telecom architectures, and cloud-native applications. Develop AI/ML and GenAI capabilities using LLMs, RAG, agents, and knowledge systems for telecom analytics and automation. Collaborate with architects, developers, data scientists, and global engineering teams on integration, optimization, validation, software quality, and production deployments.

Lead Circle’s brand design across product launches, campaigns, events, advertising, social, motion, and digital experiences. Build scalable visual identity systems, develop creative concepts and storyboards, translate complex software and AI capabilities into compelling visual narratives, and collaborate with Marketing, Product Marketing, Content, Motion, and Leadership. Present concepts, incorporate feedback, maintain exceptional design quality, and explore AI-powered creative workflows.

Design and sustain Mitel products, leading mechanical design for complex components, assemblies, and subsystems. Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, supplier coordination, tooling reviews, production ramp-up, CAD/BOM/drawing maintenance, prototype fabrication, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires independent technical risk management and expertise in manufacturing processes, product development, GD&T, and mass-produced consumer products.

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 AI-native enterprise UX for complex supply chain workflows. Responsibilities include user research, problem framing, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, interaction models, high-fidelity UI, AI-assisted design workflows, usability validation, design systems, and close collaboration with product, engineering, architecture, and AI teams. The role establishes trusted, explainable, user-controlled AI experiences while influencing product direction and implementation quality.

Develop and maintain flight software and embedded Linux systems for spacecraft and ground assets. Responsibilities include building command-and-control, telemetry, fault-recovery, and resource-management software; maintaining Yocto/OpenEmbedded environments; integrating hardware and distributed software interfaces; writing tests and documentation; participating in design and code reviews; and mentoring engineers. The role requires strong C/C++, embedded Linux, aerospace or mission-critical development, and experience with Zynq, Versal, or comparable platforms.

Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems, including device drivers, kernel modules, hardware interfaces, platform services, and secure communications. Build automated testing and validation tools, participate in architecture and code reviews, troubleshoot performance and reliability issues, and collaborate across software, hardware, and operations teams. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship while supporting high-reliability satellite operations.

Designs and details mechanical power distribution systems using 3D CAD, creates manufacturing drawings and bills of materials, and performs structural and frame analyses. Collaborates with engineering, project management, production, quality, and other design teams to resolve manufacturing issues. Applies electrical and building codes, customer standards, and manufacturing knowledge involving cutting, sheet metal forming, and welding processes.

Designs and optimizes PCB and substrate layouts for analog, digital, RF, and mixed-signal hardware. Collaborates with electrical, mechanical, signal integrity, packaging, and manufacturing teams to meet performance and manufacturability requirements. Produces Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and assembly documentation; performs DRC and ERC checks; applies IPC, UL, and RoHS standards; supports signal integrity, thermal management, vendor coordination, design reviews, and manufacturing issue resolution.

Freelance Presentation Designers will create polished presentation materials for ongoing client events. Responsibilities require strong visual design, attention to detail, advanced PowerPoint proficiency, PC comfort, technical skills, and event production experience. The work occurs intermittently from September through June and may involve international travel and remote collaboration across time zones.

Create brand identities, stylescapes, moodboards, brand books, presentations, and UI designs for client engagements. Lead visual workshops, present creative concepts, and collaborate with product designers and developers. Use Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and generative AI tools such as Midjourney, Figma Make, Figma Weave, Veo, Claude Code, and Claude Design to develop polished brand and interface experiences.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative UX research, including interviews, observations, usability testing, surveys, and workflow analysis. Synthesize findings into personas, journey maps, and actionable recommendations, then design intuitive interfaces through wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, and detailed specifications. Collaborate with product, engineering, QA, and clinical users from discovery through launch, promote design standards, present insights to technical and executive audiences, and mentor junior UX professionals.

Own end-to-end UX research and UI/UX design for medical imaging products. Lead qualitative and quantitative research, synthesize findings into actionable insights, and create wireframes, prototypes, specifications, and design standards. Partner with clinicians, product managers, developers, and end users to deliver intuitive interfaces, communicate design rationale, support implementation, and mentor less experienced practitioners.

Lead large, ambiguous product design initiatives across multiple product areas from discovery through launch and iteration. Define interaction patterns and visual systems, engage strategic customers, partner with Product and Engineering leaders, use AI tools in design workflows, ship code across design systems, web products, and mobile apps, and mentor other designers.

Lead creative development for integrated campaigns, product launches, brand initiatives, websites, paid media, email, social, video, and motion graphics. Develop visual storytelling, evolve brand identity, create conversion-focused digital experiences, and use performance data and experimentation to improve results. Build reusable templates and asset libraries, apply AI-assisted workflows, manage projects from concept through production, and collaborate with marketing, product, content, web, agencies, and freelancers.

Designs static 2D and 3D brand creative for product launches, campaigns, promotions, and ongoing marketing. Creates Cinema 4D assets, extends brand systems across channels and markets, builds Figma libraries and localization-ready templates, and uses AI-assisted production tools. Partners with marketing, compliance, regional, motion, web, and performance teams to deliver approved work. Maintains a high craft standard, contributes strategic ideas, and provides constructive design feedback.

Lead and contribute to embedded software development for communication, networking, and video applications. Develop BSP software, device drivers, kernel configurations, and build systems for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal platforms. Integrate software with FPGA SoCs and hardware, debug using laboratory tools, define system architecture, and provide technical leadership and mentorship. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver maintainable, high-quality products.

Designs and delivers complex high-speed electronic systems from architecture and schematic capture through prototype bring-up, validation, certification, and production support. Responsibilities include high-speed circuit and PCB design, simulations, signal-integrity collaboration, testing, documentation, customer support, and technical mentoring. The role requires expertise with FPGA-related hardware, advanced protocols, lab instrumentation, and tools including OrCAD/Cadence.

Lead UX research and design for B2B/SaaS insurance products: create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; run user research and usability tests; use analytics to measure outcomes; collaborate with product and engineering to implement consistent, validated UX solutions.

Design, simulate, optimize, and validate high-power RF amplifier solutions, including Doherty architectures, for wireless products. Responsibilities include component selection, RF schematic and board-level design, PCB layout review, laboratory testing, tuning, troubleshooting, and performance characterization. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams, prepares technical documentation, supports product integration and qualification, and provides technical guidance to junior team members.

Own Cognizo’s visual identity and design system across Figma, Webflow, sales presentations, one-pagers, case studies, battlecards, ads, social creatives, product graphics, and light motion. Build reusable templates, publish assets independently, and translate short briefs into polished design options. The role is fractional, remote, self-directed, and focused on establishing a consistent B2B SaaS brand across market-facing channels.

Own the technical implementation of gameplay-focused level actors, systems, and Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5 for a multiplayer game. The role bridges Level Design and Engineering, emphasizing network replication, performance, scalability, maintainability, reusable actors, technical standards, documentation, and workflow improvements. The successful candidate will review and improve Blueprints, translate design requirements into technical solutions, identify risks, and guide level designers on implementation decisions.

Design motion-forward visual experiences across product, web, email, lifecycle communications, and marketing. Create animations, illustrations, iconography, interaction patterns, prototypes, and reusable visual systems that improve comprehension and consistency. Own projects from concept through implementation, collaborate with product, engineering, brand, and marketing teams, and ensure assets are accessible, performant, and production-ready.

Create sales enablement, digital marketing, presentation, event, email, social, and paid-media assets for EULER’s go-to-market efforts. Maintain brand consistency, reusable templates, and asset libraries while translating messaging into compelling visual narratives. Manage multiple projects with fast turnaround, collaborate cross-functionally, iterate efficiently, and improve the company’s visual presence. The role requires strong graphic and presentation design skills, portfolio-quality B2B marketing work, and proficiency with Figma, Adobe tools, and AI design platforms.

Design high-fidelity interfaces and prototypes for web and mobile products, build design systems in Figma, create branding and occasional graphics, incorporate feedback and UX research, and collaborate with developers during design handoff. The role requires iterative, agile design practices, strong design fundamentals, deadline management, and effective communication with internal teams and partners.