Product Designer at Cardata

Canada

CAD 115k - CAD 135k

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Ready to accelerate your career?</strong></p> <p>Cardata is where driven people make an outsized impact. We’re a small but mighty team transforming how businesses manage vehicle reimbursement — replacing outdated programs with smart, automated solutions.</p> <p>Our vision is bold: to provide the most comprehensive, intelligent, and automated software and services for creating ideal vehicle programs. And we’re building toward that vision every single day.</p> <p>Join us and you’ll find challenge, growth, and the chance to deliver real impact — helping hundreds of companies and thousands of drivers across North America focus on the work that matters most to them.</p></div><p>As a Senior Product Designer you will be the driving force behind our user experience. As a key member of the Product team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design culture, establishing scalable processes, and driving innovation across our platform. Beyond research and design, you will build a foundation for future growth by developing our design system and aligning closely with cross-functional teams.</p> <p>If you are passionate about crafting intuitive user experiences, thrive in scale-up environments, and enjoy building systems from the ground up, we want to hear from you!&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>***Required*** Share a link to your portfolio or past projects so we can see how you bring ideas to life.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>User Research &amp; Workflow Mapping&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, surveys, shadowing, and usage analytics to understand workflows and pain points.&nbsp;</li> <li>Analyze findings to determine efficient, flexible, and consistent workflows that address user needs. Create design artifacts (user journeys, personas, storyboards, etc.) to communicate design concepts and strategies.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Design Creation&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Translate research insights into polished, high-fidelity designs using Figma and similar tools.&nbsp;</li> <li>Continuously refine ideas and designs by incorporating user feedback through usability testing, prototypes, and other interactive solutions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Inspire internal and external stakeholders by presenting futuristic innovative ideas.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Design System &amp; Style Guide Development&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Evaluate, choose, and implement an industry-leading design system framework (such as Material UI, Ant Design, Chakra UI, or Tailwind CSS).&nbsp;</li> <li>Maximize design and developer productivity by building a component library (in Storybook or similar tool). Populate both the design system and style guide with content, including typography, colour schemes, iconography, and component guidelines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure designs adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG guidelines) and support scalability across future platform iterations.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Asset Preparation &amp; Delivery&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Partner with developers to ensure smooth handoff and implementation of design assets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Deliver all design assets, including annotated screens, style guides, workflows, and component libraries, ensuring the development team has everything needed for rapid implementation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Collaboration &amp; Testing&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to align design goals with business objectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Help plan and execute beta testing to validate design effectiveness, iterating based on feedback to improve usability and satisfaction.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>6+ years in a combined Product and/or UX design role, focusing on SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, and/or large- scale platform redesigns.&nbsp;</li> <li>Expertise in creating and/or maintaining scalable design systems and style guides for SaaS platforms. Strong portfolio showcasing impactful UX design projects and case studies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Research &amp; Design: Expertise in user research methodologies, workflow mapping, wireframing, and prototyping.&nbsp;</li> <li>Design Tools: Strong proficiency in Figma. Knowledge of Storybook (or similar platform) for creating and managing high-fidelity designs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Technical Proficiency: Experience creating components using Material UI, Tailwind CSS or other responsive design frameworks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaboration: Strong communication and trustworthiness to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Presentation Skills: Strong storytelling and presentation abilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Leadership: Experience mentoring or leading design teams/projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Driven and results oriented: Comfortable with fast-paced, iterative development cycles and enjoys the collaborative energy of a growing start-up.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points If You Have ✨&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Track record of multi-persona research and design in B2B or B2B2C environments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven experience with compliance-heavy or data-driven applications.&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for enterprise platforms.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally 2-4 times a year.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <div> <p>In line with Ontario’s Pay Transparency legislation, the expected base compensation for this role is $115,000–$135,000 CAD annually, with actual earnings dependent on experience, skills, and performance. This is a <strong data-start="1625" data-end="1644">vacant position</strong>, and we are hiring with intention and seeking someone who will bring new perspective, contribute meaningfully to the team, and grow with the organization.</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why you’ll love working at Cardata:</strong></p> <p>We’ll be honest — Cardata isn’t for everyone. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take extreme ownership, and constantly push yourself (and your work) to be the best, you’ll fit right in.</p> <p>You’ll be surrounded by driven teammates who genuinely care — about the work, about our customers, and about helping each other succeed. Together, we take on ambitious goals and celebrate the wins along the way.</p> <p>What we offer in return for you bringing your best:</p> <ul> <li>Remote work and flexible working hours</li> <li>Mentorship and development opportunities (to help you achieve your career goals!)</li> <li>Extended medical &amp; dental benefits</li> <li>Healthcare spending account</li> <li>$3,000 annual Health and Wellness Spending Account to support your overall wellbeing</li> <li>Employee assistance program (EAP)</li> <li>Flexible (Unlimited) Time Off: No annual cap on vacation, supported by a trust-based, flexible approach to time away.</li> </ul> <p><em>Cardata is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be equally considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to bring their authentic selves to work.</em></p> <p><em>If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.</em></p></div>