Senior Product Designer
LumiQ
Product, Design
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Oct 24, 2024
We’re LumiQ – an audio-first professional education platform for CPAs. We help CPAs get their continuing professional development (CPD) hours through engaging podcasts with business leaders (the CFOs of Slack, Shopify, Yelp, Yahoo!, TD Bank, and Wealthsimple just to name a few). CPD/CPE is the yearly required learning that CPAs generally dread doing. They’re tired of dealing with boring webinars, irrelevant content and product experiences that are out-of-date. That’s why they’ve flocked to LumiQ and our mission to make professional learning enjoyable.
With 600+ companies signed up, and 300% YoY growth, we’re at the precipice of launching a global movement that’s going to massively change the professional education and podcasting industries. We’ve also recently expanded into the US market and we’re seeing wonderful early signs of traction.
LumiQ is experiencing rapid growth as you might expect from a startup at our stage, but we tend not to subscribe to the mantra of “move fast and break things.” Our goal is to build a profitable company where our employees can learn and grow, and where customers see real value and genuinely enjoy using the product. We are building a company meant to last, and if this resonates with you, we hope you will consider joining us on our journey to transform professional education!
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing intuitive and engaging user experiences for web and mobile applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that meet user needs and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end design process, from conceptualization to implementation.
- Develop and maintain design systems using Figma, including integration with Storybook and effective use of variables.
- Apply expert knowledge of Information Architecture (IA) and Interaction Design (IxD) to create seamless user experiences.
- Design visually compelling interfaces with a keen eye for color schemes, typography, iconography, and other visual elements.
- Utilize AI toolsets, particularly in building custom GPTs, to generate artwork and enhance the design process.
- Implement mobile-first, lean UX, and responsive design principles across all projects.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Create prototypes to illustrate design concepts and interactions.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure design consistency and alignment with business goals.
- Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve our products.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in product design with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile applications.
- Very proficient in Figma and experienced in integrating Figma with Storybook.
- Excellent understanding of Design Systems and proper Figma design using variables.
- Proficient in AI toolsets, especially in building custom GPTs for artwork generation.
- Expert knowledge of web-app design and responsive design principles.
- Strong understanding of visual and motion design, including storytelling techniques.
- Comfortable with research methodologies and applying insights to product design.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
If you think your experience is most of the way there we’d still love to meet you!
This is a flexible hybrid role based out of Toronto, Canada. Employees will be expected to be able to commute to the office 1-2 times per week.
Benefits and Perks
Nomad Policy: Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.
Hybrid Work Style: The best of both worlds. Enjoy remote work and a downtown Toronto office with snacks, events, and ping pong.
Time Off to Recharge: Great vacation day offerings as well as uncapped sick and mental health days.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and health spending account.
Monthly Social Events: Connect with your colleagues during baseball games, taco bars, escape rooms, and more.
Flexibility: We don't mind if you need to run to a mid-day appointment or pick up your kid early from school.
Endless Learning: Our platform isn't just for accountants. Listen to podcasts on soft skills, career development, leadership, and more.
LumiQ Clubs: Join an existing club or start your own.