UX Designer (Contract, 1 Year)

About the role

MicroAgility is hiring a UX Designer in Toronto, Ontario for a one-year contract. You will lead user experience work across research, information architecture, interaction design and usability testing, partnering with product managers, engineers and business stakeholders to shape products from discovery through launch.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys and usability testing.
• Design information architecture, user flows, wireframes and prototypes.
• Facilitate discovery workshops and turn findings into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with UI designers, product managers and engineers on end-to-end experiences.
• Test designs with users and iterate based on evidence.
• Contribute to design systems, patterns and internal enablement.
• Present work to client stakeholders and executive audiences.

Required profile

• 4+ years of UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Ability to translate business goals into user-centred design solutions.
• Experience partnering with engineers through design handoff and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Figma, FigJam or similar design and collaboration tools.
• Working knowledge of generative and evaluative user research methods.
• Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.

What we offer

• Contract pay of CAD $90 per hour.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects for high-profile clients.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.