Contract Senior UX/UI Designer: Website Strategy & Design

1 month, 2 weeks 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, synthesizing research, and translating findings into actionable design direction.
  • Assess qualitative and quantitative data to make recommendations that balance user needs and business goals.
  • Conduct UX, content, and design audits and present findings to internal and client teams.
  • Conduct user research and testing, then synthesize insights into design recommendations.
  • Develop information architecture, navigation, sitemap strategy, content audits, and gap analyses.
  • Define tone, voice, and taxonomy guidance to support content creation and content strategy.
  • Create wireframes, page templates, interactive prototypes, full-fidelity visual comps, and responsive design systems.
  • Act as a senior creative voice in sales conversations and pre-sales discovery.
  • Contribute design and strategy input to proposals, estimates, scopes, and project approaches.
  • Support marketing and thought leadership through webinars, blog posts, case studies, conference ideas, and educational content.

Requirements

  • Senior-level, hands-on UX/UI design experience for complex, content-rich websites.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating work 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 tailor messaging for designers, developers, and clients.
  • A collaborative approach to solving complex creative and strategic challenges.
  • Coding experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of WordPress and/or Drupal is preferred.
  • Experience in higher education, mission-driven, or healthcare sectors is preferred.
  • 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.
  • This is an independent contractor engagement with project-based work and no guaranteed minimum hours.

Benefits

  • Hourly rate of $50–$70 CAD, depending on experience and skills.
  • 100% remote work arrangement.
  • Project-based contract flexibility with hours that vary by engagement.
  • Opportunity to work with mission-driven clients on meaningful websites.
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with accommodation support available.
  • Potential for ongoing communication and a thoughtful application/interview process.
  • Cover letter and portfolio/work samples are welcomed, including redacted or anonymized NDA work.

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