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ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 140 countries that we support.

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate, creative and user-centric UX designer to join our fast growing organization. This is a unique opportunity where your expert opinions and ideas will be valued and be at the strategic core of the company’s growth. Reporting directly to the Division Director, as a UX/UI Designer, you will be responsible for defining and creating elegant, yet simple, digital products and experiences for different internal and external users. Working closely with Product Managers, UI architects, Marketing, Software Engineers and other key stakeholders you will align product design and deliverables with customers’ intent and the longer-term product roadmap and company vision.

Responsibilities:

• Understand product specifications and user psychology

• Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback

• Create personas through user research and data

• Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success

• Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs

• Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)

• Work with UI designers to implement attractive designs

• Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers

• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a UX Designer, UI Designer or similar role

• Experience/knowledge with design systems

• Strong portfolio of design projects

• Background in design and research

• Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture

• Proficient in design software (e.g. Figma)

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS; JavaScript is a plus

• Problem-solving aptitude

• Analytical mind with a business acumen

• Excellent communication skills

• BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education by simplifying the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process to more than 1,750 institutions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. Headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and with an additional operational office in Gurugram, India, ApplyBoard has helped more than 600,000 students from over 150 countries fulfill their study abroad dreams since 2015.

In 2022, Deloitte named ApplyBoard one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Canada for the fourth consecutive year, ranking #30 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #170 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. ApplyBoard ranked on LinkedIn’s 2022 Top Startups List in Canada in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and was recognized as CIX’s Innovator of the Year 2022 and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Ontario Winner. In 2023, ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work® Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining ApplyBoard on our mission to Educate the World. Please note that only qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.