Senior Visual Designer (Design Systems)

Title: Senior Visual Designer (Web/App UI)

Type: Temporary Contract

Location: Canada (Remote)

Weekly hours : 35-40

Role:

Havas is seeking a skilled UI/Product Designer to help our top-tier clients enhance their customer experience. You will work closely with a collaborative team of Strategists, UX Designers, Developers, and Digital Creatives to deliver engaging, user-focused digital solutions.

About the work:

This role focuses on the refinement and documentation of an enterprise-scale Design System . Candidates should have prior experience in this area and demonstrate strong expertise in Figma . A portfolio demonstrating this work is required .

Who we’re looking for:

• An imaginative designer who values usability as much as visual aesthetic
• A strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced agency environments.
• A Figma and Adobe CS power-user
• A champion for inclusive design and accessibility
• A design fundamentals enthusiast with a sharp eye for detail.

What we expect them to do:

• Collaborate with clients to articulate the vision, set priorities and define guiding principles for design
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into highly engaging and visually compelling design concepts
• Create user interfaces for web and mobile that are both empathetic and user-friendly.
• Challenge comfortable industry conventions
• Engage with stakeholders to rationalize design decisions, ensure feasibility and gather actionable feedback
• Define and document detailed design systems
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in the design industry

How to get bonus points:

• Experience working on agile, sprint-based projects
• Skills in illustration or animation.
• Brand design experience
• Any unique or memorable qualities you bring to the table.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in UI or Product Design .
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite .
• Strong experience creating and maintaining design systems .
• Strong understanding of design principles , usability , and accessibility standards .
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centered design work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

About Havas CX:

Havas CX is a leading Digital Marketing and Advertising agency and part of the global Havas Group, one of the world's largest communications organizations based in France. Operating from our Toronto office, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, including Product and Service Design, Website and App Development, Strategy and Analytics, Customer Experience (CX), Design and User Experience (UX), Digital Transformation, and Digital Marketing. We work with a portfolio of prominent clients, delivering high-impact digital experiences through innovation and collaboration.

Nice-to-have skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Animation
• Illustration
• Product Design
• UI Design
• Figma

• Canada

Work experience

• Product Designer
• Visual/UI Designer

Languages

• English