User Experience Designer

The UX Designer at JSI plays a pivotal role in driving our product development, leveraging user-centered design principles to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in UX design, a strong understanding of user-centred design principles, and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and designers, they shape the user experience of our cutting-edge, mission-critical products. Their expertise in balancing technical constraints with business objectives and user needs is essential for JSI to meet customer demands and drive growth and profitability.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Product.

Role Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to UX design projects from concept to implementation.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate design concepts effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design solutions with business goals.
Advocate for user needs while balancing technical and business constraints.
Iterate on designs based on feedback and data insights.

Qualifications:
5+ years of UX design experience in a professional setting.
Strong portfolio showcasing user-centred design work across web and mobile applications.
Proficiency in Figma, Illustrator, and Adobe XD.
Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, and information architecture best practices.
Strong visual design sense with attention to layout, typography, and hierarchy.
Strong communicator capable of delivering compelling presentations.
Bonus Skills:
Experience designing enterprise software, especially data analytics applications.
Experience designing for accessibility and familiarity with WCAG guidelines.
Experience with mobile design and responsive design principles.
Experience with design systems and component-based design.

Education:
Degree or diploma in HCI, interaction design, or a design-related field.

Attributes:
Passionate about resolving user pain points.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
An organized and technical self-starter

Work Conditions:
Required to hold a Canadian passport
Ability to attain and maintain a Government of Canada Top Secret-level security clearance
Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines
Hybrid work model (2 days per week in the JSI office in Kanata, Ontario)
Occasional travel (<10%)

How We Work

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight – JSI’s single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication supports for the interview process upon request.