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UI/UX Designer | (project) Contract/Temp

Potenco
CAPosted March 21, 2026

Job Description

  • *UI/UX Product Designer (Contract – Project-Based) (Contract/Temp)**

Engagement Type

  • *Contract / Project-Based (non-employment)**

Stage

  • *Early architecture, MVP development**

⚠️

  • *IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, PLEASE DO NOT REAPPLY. We will review all applications.**
  • *⚠️ This is NOT a salaried or employment role. It is a Temp-Contract: Project-Based/Fixed-Term.
  • Only apply if you are ok with this setup*

.⚠️ Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only!**

  • *Overview**

The project is the development of a structured web-based platform. We are seeking a (Jr./Sr.)

  • *UI/UX Product Designer**

to support the design and user experience of a structured web-based platform.

This is a

  • *project-based contractor engagement**

, focused initially on the design and delivery of a

  • *Minimum Viable Product (MVP).**

We prefer working with candidates that can help us extend into a

  • *full product release**

.

This role will assist in shaping how users interact with the platform — ensuring clarity, usability, and an intuitive experience across multiple user types and workflows.

  • *Nature of Engagement**
  • Contract / project-based (not full-time employment)
  • Deliverable and milestone-driven
  • Collaboration with technical team (will be built as well)
  • Opportunity to contribute to a product from early-stage design through to market readiness
  • *Role Summary**

The UI/UX Designer will contribute for translating high-level concepts into:

  • clear user flows
  • structured wireframes
  • intuitive interface designs

You will work closely with the team to ensure that the product is not only functional, but

  • *usable, scalable, and user-centric**

.

  • *Key Responsibilities**
  • Define and design
  • *user journeys and workflows**

across the platform

  • Create
  • *wireframes, mockups, and interface designs**

for core features

  • Structure
  • *multi-user experiences**

(e.g., different user types, dashboards, permissions)

  • Ensure
  • *clarity and simplicity**

in complex workflows and data presentation

  • Design
  • *dashboard layouts**

and structured data visualization approaches

  • Collaborate with developers to ensure feasibility and alignment with implementation
  • Iterate designs based on feedback and evolving requirements
  • Contribute to building a
  • *cohesive and scalable design system**
  • *Core Areas of Focus**

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strength in:

  • Designing
  • *structured platforms**

(not just static websites)

  • Creating intuitive experiences for
  • *multi-user systems**
  • Simplifying
  • *complex data flows and interactions**
  • Designing
  • *forms, dashboards, and workflow-driven interfaces**
  • Balancing
  • *usability with scalability**

(designing for growth beyond MVP)

  • Thinking through
  • *end-to-end user journeys**

, not just screens

  • *Ideal Candidate Profile**
  • Experience designing
  • *web-based platforms or applications**
  • Strong understanding of
  • *user behavior and interaction design**
  • Ability to translate abstract requirements into
  • *clear, structured designs**
  • Comfortable working in
  • *early-stage or evolving environments**
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams
  • Ability to
  • *prioritize and simplify**

without over-designing

  • *What We Value**
  • Clarity over complexity
  • Practical, usable design (not just visual aesthetics)
  • Ability to think in
  • *systems and workflows**
  • Honest assessment of strengths and limitations
  • Willingness to collaborate and contribute within a team structure
  • *Selection Process**

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a structured evaluation process, including:

  • Initial screening discussion
  • Collaborative session with other candidates
  • Potential design-focused exercise or walkthrough
  • Final selection based on overall alignment, capability, and contribution
  • *Additional Notes**
  • All design, structure, architecture, code will be original; the company owns IP.
  • NDA and IP assignment agreements required before sharing full project details.
  • This is NOT a salary-based role or employment. It will be a temporary contract (project-based) with pre-assigned and mutually agreed-upon deliverables.
  • The final shortlisted candidates will be required to do a pilot test (tech challenge) to

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