Lead UI/UX Designer

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  • Company verifast-inc
  • Employment Full-time
  • Location toronto, Canada
  • Submitted Posted 4 days ago - Updated 10 hours ago

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and strategic Lead UI/UX Designer to own the end-to-end design vision across our digital products. This role will shape how users experience our platform by combining strong design execution, user-centered thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead the design function, influence product strategy, and champion a user-first mindset across the organization.

This is a highly visible role that works closely with Product, and Engineering to deliver intuitive, scalable, and impactful experiences.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design Leadership & Strategy
  • Own and drive the overall design strategy, ensuring a cohesive and user-centered experience across all digital platforms.leaders
  • Define and maintain a clear design vision aligned with company goals and product strategy.
  • Build and evolve scalable design systems and style guides to ensure visual and functional consistency across products.
  • Design Execution
  • Lead the full UX/UI lifecycle from research and concept development to wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs, and final implementation.
  • Translate complex product requirements into intuitive, elegant, and accessible user experiences that balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility.
  • Ensure high-quality design standards across all product surfaces.
  • User Research & Validation
  • Oversee and conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative feedback loops to inform and validate design decisions.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative insights to continuously refine and improve the user experience.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Marketing teams to align priorities, integrate feedback, and ensure seamless execution.
  • Serve as a key design voice in product planning, roadmap discussions, and feature development.
  • Design Roadmap & Impact
  • Own and manage the design roadmap in alignment with product development cycles and strategic initiatives.
  • Define and track key UX metrics (e.g., usability, engagement, conversion) to measure impact and guide continuous improvement.
  • Advocacy & Innovation
  • Champion a user-first mindset and advocate for design as a strategic driver across the organization.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the team and broader organization.
  • Executive Communication
  • Present design vision, strategy, and progress clearly and confidently.
  • Communicate design rationale and user insights to support data-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Lead UI/UX Designer with ownership over product design strategy.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design, complex problem solving, and high-quality visual execution.
  • Experience building and maintaining design systems at scale.
  • Deep understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards, and usability best practices.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience with modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar).

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