At Fintel Connect, we deliver leading growth marketing solutions for the financial industry. Our mission is to empower banks and financial institutions with innovative tools and insights that enable them to effectively reach future customers and deliver tailored products that are compliant and cost-efficient. We proudly support over 80 leading financial brands across North America, including Royal Bank of Canada, Tangerine, Ramp, and Neo Financial.

Who We're Looking For:

As a UI/UX Design Contractor, you will play a role in defining and enhancing the visual identity and user experience of Fintel Connects brand and digital products. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and evolving high-quality design concepts, systems, and creative assets across Fintel Connects marketing channels and applications to ensure a cohesive and engaging brand experience. This is a contracting opportunity suited for a creative, detail-oriented professional. We are looking for contractor to work up to 20hrs per week on a 6-month contract.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain sustainable design systems for Fintel Connect applications and products, including reusable UI components and assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user requirements, map user journeys, and translate business goals into engaging user experiences.
• Design and prototype user interfaces for web SaaS applications, focusing on usability, accessibility, and consistency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems, UI components, and style guides to ensure a cohesive product experience and efficient development workflows.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to iterate on and improve design solutions.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and incorporate feedback throughout the design and development process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UI/UX and SaaS design.
• Work collaboratively with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of design specifications.
• Maintain organized brand guidelines and an accessible asset library for use throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in graphic design, UX/UI design, or a related field.
• 3+ years of design experience, including a portfolio showcasing UX/UI projects and graphic design work.
• Experience as a contractor
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing and maintain design systems.
• Strong understanding of web design principles and user-centered design for print and digital across various mediums.
• Willingness to explore industry trends in technology and design with the entire development team
• Familiarity with information architecture and interaction design.
• If not already proficient, willingness gain knowledge of CSS and HTML for design purposes.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time, with competing deadlines.

At Fintel Connect, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Join us and work with a company shaping the future of growth in the financial sector. For more about us, visit our website: Fintel Connect