The role:

We are seeking a Lead Product Designer to work cross-functionally across the product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver design value throughout the product life cycle. This role includes delivering the best online user experience, tackling user problems and contributing to the overall product strategy. The Lead Product Designer will work on our integration based web application formsflow.ai.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare prototypes, hi-fi and lo-fi mock-ups and storyboards;
• Design the appearance, layout and user journey for websites and web applications for enterprise and start-up customers;
• Work closely with engineers to suggest improvements for products and processes;
• Set design requirements based on user research and information from internal teams (backend developers, business analysts, architects, etc.);
• Present product design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadership;
• Identify new product improvement opportunities by conducting usability tests;
• Create thoughtful solutions that consider the entire customer experience journey/narrative;
• Ensure that all design solutions meet accessibility compliance requirements;
• Analyze how a new product satisfies market needs and consumer preferences;
• Modify and revise existing designs to meet changing customer preferences;

• Navigate a fast-paced agile environment with team members in different locations by balancing independent self-direction;
• Stay up to date on current industry trends and market conditions;
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Business Development teams to create content for promotional purposes;
• MVPs, and ensure product excellence through launch and iteration;
• Ability to explore several design solutions, prototyping and iterating based on quantitative/qualitative customer research and experimentation to deliver the best experiences.

Requirements and qualifications:

• A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field;
• 6 - 8 years of experience as a UX/UI/Service Design or similar role;
• Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing;
• A well-rounded portfolio of client work demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives;
• Proficiency in visual design and wire-framing tools (XD, Figma, and/or Sketch);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Some of our perks:

• A culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity!
• 16 days of paid time off to start and increasing as time goes on!
• 5 paid sick days - take care of yourself or your family
• Competitive health benefits right from the start.
• Flexible work schedule - work when you can.
• Remote work/ Travel & work
• Brand new laptops and other equipment that allows you to work from home comfortably!
• A professional development budget with many opportunities for training & career growth.
• Fun Company Events!
• Celebrations - Lunch is on us for your Birthday & Work Anniversary!
• RRSP Matching - we want to help you plan for the future!

About AOT Technologies:

AOT Technologies is an award-winning, Victoria based IT Consulting company that specializes in application integration and analytics. We work with various government entities, large enterprises, and start-ups to build world class software. Our flagship product is formsflow.ai which is a free and open-source software that empowers our clients to serve people better.

We are proud of our inclusive workplace, coaching culture, and the expertise we provide. AOT Technologies is Great Place to Work Certified™, awarded as one of the Best Workplaces™ in British Columbia, and the recipient of the Maclean’s Growth 500 award.

We thank you for your interest in joining AOT Technologies! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.