Product Designer

Description:

V-Soft Consulting is currently recruiting for a Product Designer with experience in Sports Media for their premier client in Toronto, Ontario. This role is perfect for professionals with a deep understanding of UX/UI design, a passion for sports media, and experience working in mobile banking, news media, or sports media environments. The ideal candidate will have an AI-first mindset, capable of integrating AI tools into their workflow.

This is a hybrid position that provides an opportunity to work with an innovative client in the sports media sector, offering a chance to shape digital products that impact the media and technology space.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design Process: Apply design thinking principles and UX strategies, producing materials for clients and developers, including user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and assets.

• Lead Design Discovery: Facilitate design discovery sessions, providing subject matter expertise and making recommendations to clients.

• Project Leadership: Lead client meetings, anchor design projects, and implement project-level solutions with minimal guidance.

• Quality Control: Ensure high-quality output, paying attention to detail and industry-specific best practices. Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to reduce errors and improve design quality.

• Mentorship: Mentor junior team members, providing coaching and supporting their professional development.

• Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Demonstrate leadership across teams and disciplines, leading initiatives to improve processes.

• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively manage communication with project stakeholders, tailoring presentations to different audiences.

• Feedback Management: Provide constructive feedback, using it to enhance team performance and the quality of work.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements, adapting to changing circumstances to meet project goals.

• Thought Leadership: Engage in the professional community, contributing through speaking and writing to showcase thought leadership.

• Strategic Influence: Align project scopes with strategic goals and high-quality standards, guiding digital transformations at a strategic level.

• Collaboration with Product Managers: Work closely with embedded Product Managers on each team/project to drive product decisions.

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Product Design or UX/UI roles. Experience working in News Media, Sports Media, or Mobile Banking is highly desirable.

• AI Mindset: Comfortable integrating AI tools into design workflows.

• Proficiency: Expertise in UX design disciplines such as user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and design tools like Figma.

• Attention to Detail: Immaculate attention to typography, interactivity, and overall design quality.

• Design Trends: Consistently up to date with the latest design trends and best practices.

• Collaborative Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Sales teams.

• Communication: Ability to present designs effectively to senior stakeholders and manage communication across diverse audiences.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio that showcases previous work and design experience.

Why Apply?

• Innovative Work: Play a key role in creating impactful designs in the sports media space.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented team of professionals, contributing to significant projects in the media and tech sectors.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for growth and advancement within V-Soft Consulting, a recognized leader in the staffing and consulting industry.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) plan.