Intermediate UX Designer

Caseware • Toronto • 1d ago

Caseware is one of Canada's original Fintech companies, having led the global audit and accounting software industry for over 30 years, with more than 500,000 users across 130 countries and available in 16 different languages. While you might not have heard of us (yet) over 36,000 accounting and audit professionals list Caseware as a skill on their LinkedIn profiles!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intermediate UX-II Designer to join our Design Team at Caseware, a leading SaaS organization. As a UX-II Designer, you will play a critical role in designing exceptional user experiences for our cloud-based audit, financial reporting, and data analytics solutions that empower accounting professionals worldwide.

You will work closely with the Product, Engineering, and Design Teams to create intuitive, user-centered designs that help our customers work more intelligently, gain deeper insights, and deliver impactful results.

This is a full-time permanent position

?? Location:

This is a hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to work 3 days a week in our Toronto office, located at 351 King St E, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON.

What you will be doing:

Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user needs, and technological capabilities/constraints
Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate design concepts
Conduct user research, usability testing, and validate designs to ensure they meet user needs
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define and implement innovative solutions
Maintain design systems and ensure consistent user experience across all Caseware products
Stay current with UX design trends, tools, and emerging technologies in the accounting and audit software industry
Create and maintain detailed design documentation including user flows, interaction models, and design specifications
Help resolve customer-impacting design issues, ensuring the quickest and safest resolutions
Participate in design critiques and provide constructive feedback to fellow designers

What you will bring:

Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
2 to 3 years of experience in UX design, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software environments
Strong portfolio showcasing your design process and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
Experience conducting user research and applying insights to improve designs
Solid understanding of design systems and component-based design
Knowledge of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user needs
Excellent communication skills to present design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to translate complex financial and accounting concepts into intuitive user experiences
Demonstrated ability to work in an agile environment with rapid iteration cycles
Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-platform user experiences
Collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
The Tech Stack you will be working with:
Figma for UI/UX design and prototyping
Design systems implementation and management
Angular and React components for implementation references
User research and testing platforms
Collaboration tools including Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Confluence

What's in it for you:

??Innovation is at our core. We work with cutting-edge technology in accounting and financial reporting, constantly pushing the boundaries to create impactful software solutions.

??We are committed to a collaborative culture, where your ideas are valued, and knowledge sharing is encouraged within a supportive, inclusive team.

??Work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible work options, remote opportunities, and generous time-off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

??We offer competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

??We are driven by impactful work. Your contributions directly affect how our clients manage financial processes and drive their success.

??Recognition and rewards matter to us. We celebrate hard work through recognition programs, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth.

??We embrace global opportunities. Work on international projects and collaborate with a diverse, global team.

About Caseware:

Caseware's cutting-edge software products are meticulously designed for accounting firms, corporations, and governments. Our teams are continually collaborating, innovating, and building upon our existing suite of products. With a customer-focused mindset, we are building technology that is shaping what the future of audits, financial reporting, and financial data analytics will look like.

With a recent strategic investment from Hg Capital in 2020, Caseware is now in its next major growth phase as we double down on the people and products that have made Caseware so successful to date.

One of Caseware's core values is Many Voices, One Team and with that in mind, we're dedicated to building teams as diverse as our customers in an equitable and inclusive way. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Should you require accommodations or have any questions at any point during the application or interview process, please e-mail our People Operations team at talent@caseware.com.

Background Check:

Any candidates successful in obtaining an offer for a position will need to successfully complete a background check through Certn.co which typically includes an Identity Verification and Criminal Record Check. Executives and Senior Managers will undergo a Soft Credit Check as well. Candidates residing in the Netherlands and Germany are excluded from undergoing background checks via Certn.co

Security and Fraud:

Caseware takes the security of candidates seriously. All legitimate communication from us will come from email addresses ending in @caseware.com and our open positions are always listed on reputable job boards and on our website https://jobs.lever.co/caseware. We will NEVER ask for payment or financial information from you. If you receive an unsolicited job offer, proceed with extreme caution.