Product Designer

MaRS Discovery District

Product Designer working on user-friendly enhancements for MaRS’ platform. Collaborating across teams to improve interaction design and user satisfaction for Canadian startups.

Posted 6/20/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

UX designUI designinteraction designprototypinguser feedback analysisdesign system evolutionsuccess metrics definitionuser satisfaction trackingdesign documentationstrategic design direction

Soft Skills

communication skillsstorytelling skillsuser empathycollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingclarity in design intentiterative designresearch skillssimplifying complexity

Tools & Technologies

Figmadesign toolsMaRS platformbrand guidelinesproduct management toolscommunity event representationuser research methodologiesdesign reviewsprototyping toolsfeedback gathering tools

Industry Keywords

product experiencessoftware productsdesign qualityuser satisfactiondesign crafthigh-fidelity prototypescollaborative designuser-centered designdesign intentproduct direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and ship high-quality product experiences and improvements, from early concepts to high-fidelity prototypes and visuals
Partner closely with engineering, product management, and collaborators to define long-term direction and short-term tactics
Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously refine and improve shipped features
Document design decisions and maintain clarity between design intent and implementation
Define and track success metrics for design quality and user satisfaction to guide product decisions
Contribute to the strategic design direction of the MaRS platform
Engage in research to better understand our users and refine our platform
Evolve the MaRS design system and strengthen alignment with brand guidelines
Represent design in product reviews and community events

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience shipping larger scale software products
Portfolio demonstrating strong UX, UI, and interaction design craft
Possess impactful communication and storytelling skills
Strong user empathy and ability to simplify complexity into clear, usable experiences
Thrives in ambiguity, iterates quickly, and embraces collaboration across disciplines
Comfortable working in Figma or similar tools, with a strong emphasis on quality and craft

Benefits

Comp & perks

extended healthcare benefits
paid time-off