Senior UX/UI Designer (AI Systems)

DEPT®•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$85,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within a new, specialized department of our Global Studios team. We build best in class digital experiences, delivering products that demand exceptional craft for the world's biggest tech companies. We are seeking a Senior Designer that brings taste, wonder and attention to detail to everything that they do. This role requires integrating the UX and UI practice together, with an emphasis on the technical design execution of complex AI platforms. You will build functional, beautifully crafted systems that facilitate meaningful user interaction with AI.

Requirements

5+ years of digital design experience, preferably within an agency.
A portfolio that demonstrates multidisciplinary skills in UI, systems design, and art direction.
Highly proficient in Figma and experience building comprehensive design frameworks.
Strong motion design skills using After Effects, Lottie, or Figma.
A background in creating digital products that balance aesthetic beauty with functional logic.
The ability to manage complex projects and meet rigorous deadlines.
Clear communication skills for internal collaboration and client presentations.

Nice To Haves

Illustration skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable design systems and frameworks for AI-driven products.
Create high-fidelity visual systems that merge brand identity with user experience.
Design motion-based prototypes to establish interaction patterns and system feedback.
Take full ownership of design projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
Work closely with developers to ensure motion and UI details are implemented with precision.
Mentor junior and mid-weight designers to maintain high standards of craft across the team.
Lead client workshops and present design logic to project stakeholders.

Benefits

A flexible, hybrid/remote working policy
An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
Refreshments are provided in the office all week.
Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.