Contract Senior UX/UI Designer: Website Strategy & Design (Canada - Remote)

6 days, 23 hours ago
Contract
Senior
Design and User Experience
Kanopi Studios

Kanopi Studios

Kanopi Studios is a web agency that specializes in designing, building, and supporting websites for clients who aim to create a positive impact. With a focus on data-informed and human-centric solutions, Kanopi makes the internet a better place, one we...

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2010

Description

  • Lead project discovery by conducting stakeholder interviews, analyzing research, and translating findings into design direction.
  • Assess qualitative and quantitative data to develop recommendations that balance user needs and business goals.
  • Conduct UX, content, and design audits and present findings to internal and client teams.
  • Synthesize information architecture, navigation, sitemap strategy, and content strategy.
  • Perform content audits and gap analysis, and develop tone, voice, and taxonomy guidance.
  • Create wireframes, page templates, interactive prototypes, full-fidelity visual comps, and responsive design systems.
  • Support sales conversations by uncovering client goals, risks, constraints, and opportunities during pre-sales discovery.
  • Contribute design and strategy input to proposals, estimates, scopes, and project approaches.
  • Contribute to Kanopi’s thought leadership through webinars, blog posts, case studies, conference ideas, and educational content.
  • Present design thinking clearly to clients and internal teams and help guide confident decision-making.

Requirements

  • Senior-level, hands-on UX/UI design experience for complex, content-rich websites.
  • A strong portfolio showing process from discovery and strategy through high-fidelity visual design.
  • Strong visual design craft, including layout, typography, hierarchy, brand application, responsive design, and accessible UI patterns.
  • Advanced Figma skills, including prototyping, design systems, component workflows, and client-ready presentation files.
  • Advanced knowledge of UX strategy, content strategy, information architecture, and content experience principles.
  • Demonstrated experience in a creative agency environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to designers, developers, and clients.
  • A collaborative approach to solving complex creative and strategic challenges.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and reside in British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, or the Northwest Territories.
  • Must be available for regular collaboration during Pacific Time business hours.
  • Contract hourly rate expected to be $50–$70 CAD, with the top of the range firm and non-negotiable.
  • Coding experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of WordPress and/or Drupal is preferred.
  • Experience in higher education, mission-driven, or healthcare sectors is preferred.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Contract hourly rate of $50–$70 CAD.
  • Project-based engagement with varied hours.
  • Opportunity to work with mission-driven clients on meaningful web projects.
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with accommodations available.
  • Application materials can include redacted or anonymized work if needed due to NDA.
  • Flexible consideration for applicants who do not meet every listed qualification.

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