Ui Ux Designer (Remote)

Ui Ux Designer | Freightcom | Canada

Freightcom offers small, medium, and large-sized businesses an efficient and cost-effective shipping solution based on deep shipping industry knowledge.

Freightcom was founded in 2010 with a specific focus on the small parcel and low-volume LTL sectors. Since then, we have rapidly grown Freightcom into a world-class technology company offering innovative solutions with freight transportation services. Our unique blend of transportation expertise, market focus on the shipping and freight industries, and our superior technology platform have empowered us to continuously improve and innovate shipping solutions that are game-changing for customers.

Are you passionate about making digital experiences easy to use and visually appealing? We’re seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join our team and create user-centered designs that enhance the way people interact with our products. As a UX/UI Designer, you’ll be responsible for crafting interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable for our users.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct user research and competitor analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences.
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Create detailed functional scope in relation to designs being created to guide development efforts.
• Create user stories, personas and storyboards.
• Determine information architecture and create sitemaps.
• Consistently trying to reduce the number of clicks per user on the Company’s many software platforms.
• Consistently trying to improve the functionality of the Company’s products and services.
• Ensure that code quality remains at a ninety-nine per cent (99%) accuracy rate.
• Be a part of the User Acceptance Testing process as a lead for design conformance and functionality workflow
• Ensure that the error rate per test does not exceed five per cent (5%).
• Develop user flows and organize content for logical navigation.
• Design visually appealing interfaces, including icons, buttons, and typography.
• Define how animations and interactions enhance the user experience.
• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback for iterative design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and developers.
• Ensure responsive and accessible design across various devices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging design tools.

Skills:

• Empathetic understanding of user needs.
• Proficiency in visual design and layout.
• Familiarity with design tools like Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma.
• Knowledge of user research techniques.
• Understanding of interaction design principles.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• HTML, CSS, HubSpot and JavaScript knowledge a plus.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Can work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Creation of functional scope from designs is a must.

If you’re excited about creating designs that blend functionality with aesthetics and want to contribute to enhancing user experiences, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of digital interactions.

To apply, please send your resume and portfolio showcasing your design work.

Freightcom is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, ON L7E 4G4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Kindly provide a link to your portfolio.

Experience:

• UX/UI: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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