Visual Experience Designer

Autodesk•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$77,000 - CA$112,200

About The Position

As a Visual Experience Designer (VXD), you will help create intuitive, beautiful, and cohesive product experiences that delight customers and support Autodesk's design standards. Working closely with Visual Designers, Interaction Designers, UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers, you will contribute to product experiences across web, desktop, and emerging platforms. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about visual design, eager to learn modern product design practices, and excited to grow within a collaborative design organization. You will apply design system standards, create high-quality visual assets, and develop your skills in product thinking, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or equivalent practical experience
0–2 years of professional experience in visual design, product design, UX design, or related fields
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design fundamentals and attention to detail
Understanding of typography, color, layout, hierarchy, and visual composition.
Familiarity with modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar
Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and digital product design
Ability to communicate design decisions clearly and receive feedback constructively
Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn from others

Nice To Haves

Experience with design systems and reusable UI components
Experience creating interactive prototypes and validating design concepts
Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles
Knowledge of motion design, illustration, or iconography
Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and modern web application concepts
Experience working in collaborative or cross-functional team environments
Familiarity with AI-assisted design and product development workflows
Experience using AI-powered tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Lovable, Vercel v0, Stitch, Pencil, or similar platforms to accelerate design exploration, prototyping, content generation, research synthesis, and collaboration
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to adopt emerging AI technologies to improve design quality, productivity, and customer outcomes
Understanding of the opportunities and limitations of generative AI in user experience design, visual design, and product development

Responsibilities

Create high-quality visual design deliverables including UI mockups, icons, illustrations, presentations, and production-ready assets
Apply Autodesk Design System standards and established design patterns to ensure consistency and usability across experiences
Collaborate with UX Designers and Engineers to translate concepts, wireframes, and requirements into polished user interfaces
Support the creation and maintenance of reusable design components and visual assets
Participate in design critiques, workshops, and team reviews, incorporating feedback into design iterations
Contribute to prototypes and design explorations that help communicate ideas and validate solutions
Work closely with teammates to understand customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints
Stay current with design trends, tools, accessibility considerations, and industry best practices
Continuously improve craft skills in visual design, communication, and product design execution