UI Designer (Contract, 1 Year)

About the role

MicroAgility is hiring a UI Designer in Oakville, Ontario for a one-year contract. You will craft the visual layer of digital products, from layout and typography to colour, motion and design systems, partnering with UX designers, product managers and engineers to deliver polished, consistent and accessible interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Design high-fidelity interfaces for web, mobile and enterprise applications.
• Build and maintain design systems, component libraries and style guides.
• Collaborate with UX designers on interaction detail and micro-interactions.
• Partner with engineers on design handoff, specifications and quality assurance.
• Ensure visual consistency, accessibility and cross-platform integrity.
• Present work to client stakeholders and contribute to internal design standards and enablement.

Required profile

• 4+ years of UI or visual design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Attention to detail, strong visual craft and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Curious, empathetic and driven by user outcomes, comfortable giving and receiving feedback.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD.
• Deep understanding of typography, colour theory, layout and grid systems.
• Experience building and using design systems and component libraries.
• Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Familiarity with motion design and prototyping tools is a plus.

What we offer

• Contract rate of CAD $80 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.