Overview
Torinit Technologies Inc. is a Canadian-based digital consulting company. At Torinit, we don't just serve our clients, we work with them to create transformative digital journeys by leveraging the latest technologies and world-class best practices. Our goal is to create an environment of continuous learning and success for our team and our clients.
We are a growing team of passionate problem-solvers and life-long learners who aren't afraid of tackling complex problems. We've got a talented team of skilled, friendly, and driven individuals spanning the globe (primarily based in Canada and India), now we're looking to add more world-class talent to our team.
We are seeking an experienced and creative Lead Product Designer to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for digital product design, a knack for leading teams, and a commitment to excellence in client delivery. This position collaborates closely with clients, Digital Consultants, Project Managers, and Senior Software Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design leadership: Act as the primary expert in product design, staying ahead of industry trends and technological advancements.
- Capability development: Drive the evolution of our product design capabilities, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
- Team development: Identify and address training needs, fostering professional growth within the design team. Work with HR in recruitment efforts to build a proficient team of designers.
- Project oversight: Oversee the work of designers and collaborate with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and timely delivery of design projects.
- Team management: Lead, guide, and inspire a team of design experts, setting objectives and directing project-specific efforts. Conduct performance reviews and cultivate a user-centric design culture.
- Business development: Participate in business development activities, providing design expertise in client meetings and proposal development.
- Innovation: Champion new technologies and methodologies in product design, showcasing practical improvements. Encourage a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning within the team.
- Collaboration: Facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices in product design across the organization. Promote learning in related technologies and disciplines among team members.
Who you are
- Leader: Naturally inspires and motivates others, fostering a positive and productive environment. Capable of building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Creative: Exhibits creativity and innovative thinking, with the ability to conceive unique and effective solutions to complex client challenges.
- Collaborative: Excels in teamwork and cooperation, both within the internal team and with external clients and stakeholders. Skilled in effective communication, idea sharing, and consensus building.
- Client-Focused: Demonstrates a deep commitment to client success, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships, and adept at understanding and fulfilling client needs.
- Committed to Excellence: Dedicated to delivering high-quality work, adhering to deadlines, and capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure.
- Proactive and Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative and self-direction, identifies and addresses problems independently, and pursues goals with minimal supervision.
- Analytical: Possesses strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze situations, identify and assess risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Adaptable: Flexible and open to change, with the capability to quickly learn new things, embrace new ideas, and adjust approaches as required by evolving situations.
- Resilient: Maintain high performance both independently and as part of a team, and consistently deliver on outcomes.
Must have qualifications
- Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communications, or closely related fields.
- Design Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital product design, showcasing expertise in user-centric design, UX/UI principles, and graphic design.
- Leadership Experience: At least 2 years of experience leading and managing a design team, demonstrating effective team guidance, mentorship, and leading large design initiatives.
- Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of design toolsets.
- Client Engagement Experience: Proven track record in client-facing roles, adept at understanding and fulfilling client needs and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Portfolio Displaying Diversity and Complexity: A comprehensive portfolio that exhibits a wide range of design projects, highlighting skills in complex system design, mobile applications, and responsive web design.
- Exceptional Communication Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, vital for articulating design concepts and making presentations.
- User Research Expertise: Skills in conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting user data to inform design decisions.
Nice to have qualifications
- Advanced Education or Certification: Master's degree or specialized certifications in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields.
- Expanded Design Tool Knowledge: Familiarity with additional design software (e.g., Sketch, InVision, Axure), and skills in areas like motion graphics or 3D design.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills: Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to better collaborate with engineering teams.
- Project Management Acumen: Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira or Asana.
- Business Strategy Insight: Understanding of business principles and experience in employing design thinking for strategic initiatives.
What success looks like
- Deliver high-quality design solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
- Effectively lead and develop a high-performing design team.
- Maintain strong, positive client relationships and contribute to business growth.
- Demonstrate continuous learning and application of new design trends and methodologies.
- Uphold and promote the company’s core values and culture.
What we offer
- Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization.
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days from home).
- Investment into your learning and development.
- Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid.
- Annual team holiday from Christmas to New Years Day for team members based in Canada.
Torinit’s Ethos
Our guiding principles are the cornerstone of our success, shaping a dynamic environment where innovation, quality, and continuous growth are not just valued, they're celebrated. As you consider joining our team, we invite you to explore the values that make us unique:
- Cultivating Potential: We believe in the relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth, encouraging our team to continually set and surpass new achievements.
- Craftsmanship & Quality First: Our ethos is rooted in prioritizing exceptional quality. We eschew shortcuts, embracing craftsmanship and adhering to industry best practices.
- Crystal-Clear Transparency: We uphold a culture of openness, ensuring all team members are well-informed and in the loop.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: We champion critical thinking and encourage our team to be not just problem identifiers but also creative problem solvers.
- Proactive: We value team members who take charge, contribute ideas, and aren't afraid to voice their opinions.
- Empathy-Driven: Our decisions are always made with the utmost consideration for the well-being of our colleagues, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Methodical: We are steadfast in our commitment to thoughtful, structured processes, respecting the journey of every project from inception to completion.
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning: We foster an environment where continuous learning is part of our DNA, recognizing that valuable lessons can arise from any situation or interaction.
- Pursuit of Excellence: Our goal is to achieve unparalleled excellence in everything we do, always striving to be the best in our field.
- Upholding Ethical Standards: Integrity is at the heart of our operations. We are dedicated to being responsible, consistent, honest, and fair in all our dealings.
- Empowering Servant Leadership: We believe in leading with humility, empowering our team members, and fostering a sense of community through active listening and compassionate engagement.
Equal Opportunity
We are a proud equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and workplace culture, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.