Senior UX Designer

A Senior UX Designer at Evolving Web leads the UX process from discovery to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to create human-centric, impactful digital experiences. They conduct UX research, develop prototypes in Figma, and refine designs through usability testing—all while mentoring other designers.

Evolving Web is looking for a Senior UX Designer with at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong client-facing skills, and high proficiency in Figma. Knowledge in conducting UX research, usability testing, and content strategy analysis is essential, along with good time management skills.

Yes, the Senior UX Designer position at Evolving Web allows for remote work, although candidates must be available during Montreal working hours. There are also hybrid options available for candidates located in Montreal.

The Senior UX Designer at Evolving Web will work on dynamic and impactful projects that shape the digital experiences of thousands of users. These projects can range from digital products to services for prestigious organizations, ensuring that the designer’s work makes a meaningful contribution.

Evolving Web encourages continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development. The Senior UX Designer will be part of a collaborative environment that embraces knowledge sharing, and they will also have opportunities to lead workshops and present their work at industry events.

At Evolving Web, Senior UX Designers primarily use Figma for design work, but they also utilize communication tools like Slack to stay engaged with the team. Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML and CSS can also be beneficial.

The culture at Evolving Web is described as diverse and family-like, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. The team actively participates in community leadership and industry events that enhance their network and professional growth.

When discussing your UX design process, it’s important to outline each phase—discovery, research, ideation, designing, and testing. Share specific examples of past projects where you successfully implemented this process, highlighting how you gathered insights from users and stakeholders to create user-centered designs.

In your answer, communicate the various methods you use for UX research—such as surveys, user interviews, and observational studies. Emphasize the importance of understanding user behaviors and preferences to inform design decisions, providing an example of how research led to a better design outcome in a past project.

Mention Figma, as it is crucial for your role at Evolving Web. Discuss how Figma’s features enable you to create wireframes, prototypes, and collaborate with team members. You might want to share an instance where using a specific tool improved communication or streamlined the design process.

Share your approach to receiving and responding to feedback, emphasizing your openness to constructive criticism. Talk about a time when you incorporated feedback into your designs, illustrating how it improved the project and the overall user experience.

When answering, provide a detailed example that shows how you identified both user needs and business goals. Discuss the strategy you implemented to align these aspects, and highlight the outcomes for both users and the company, proving your ability to think holistically.

Outline your process for planning and conducting usability testing. Discuss how you select participants, prepare tasks, and analyze feedback. Share a case where usability testing significantly influenced the design and improved user satisfaction.

Discuss the importance of accessibility in UX design and share specific practices you implement, such as following WCAG guidelines, using color contrast checkers, and conducting accessibility audits. Provide examples where your focus on accessibility created an inclusive experience.

Explain your mentorship philosophy, emphasizing the importance of providing constructive feedback and guidance. Discuss methods you use, such as one-on-one sessions or collaborative projects, and share a success story of a junior designer you helped grow in their skills.

When addressing this question, articulate how storytelling helps convey the user’s journey and the problem-solving aspect of UX design. Provide an example where storytelling enhanced your design communication with stakeholders and improved project outcomes.

Identify a specific project that posed significant challenges, whether they were technical, user-related, or time constraints. Explain the strategies you employed to address these challenges, maintaining a positive and solution-oriented mindset throughout the process.