eCommerce App UX Designer

Overview

**We are seeking candidates who are located in Canada and authorized to work in Canada on a T4 basis for this opportunity.*

Elevate the digital landscape of our renowned retail client as an eCommerce App UX Designer. In this consultant role, you will bring strong experience crafting seamless and engaging mobile app experiences that redefine customer interaction. Partnering with Aquent, you’ll join a team of innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of retail technology. Your expertise will shape how customers connect with products and services, influencing a brand recognized across Canada.

As a key member of the Mobile app UX team, you’ll be instrumental in designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for our client’s mobile application. Collaborating closely with UX Researchers, UI Designers, and Product Managers, you’ll transform user insights into delightful digital realities. Your passion for user-centered design will ensure a seamless integration of in-store and online retail features, creating a cohesive and engaging customer journey.

What You WIll Do:

• Facilitate design thinking meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
• Work closely with UX Researchers to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and gather user feedback.
• Collaborate with UI Designers on interfaces that are visually appealing, easy to use, and accessible to all users. Provide leadership and direction as needed.
• Effectively present design concepts and execution to a variety of stakeholders with strong storytelling ability and excellent communication skills.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to ensure a seamless design process.
• Adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, AODA) to ensure inclusive design.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UX trends and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience creating exceptional digital experiences at either a digital agency or eCommerce company.
• Dynamic portfolio that showcases your work with B2C mobile application UX design
• Strong understanding of UX principles, including user-centered design, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Experience collaborating with UX & UI Designers, Researchers, and Copywriters to build best-in-class digital experiences.
• Experience designing for in-store retail features such as product scanning, mobile payments, and loyalty programs.
• Understanding of retail technology and how it can enhance the customer experience.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking, usability principles, and accessibility guidelines.
• Expert working knowledge of Figma, Adobe XD, and Creative Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, storytelling, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or equivalent work experience.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is C$43 to C$53/hr, T4. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. 

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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