Senior UX​/UI Designer

Position: Senior UX/UI Designer (contract) Location: Waterloo Only local applicants in the vicinity of Victoria, British Columbia, Calgary, Alberta or Waterloo, ON will be considered for this position. When applying, applicants must include a PDF version of their cover letter and resume. Upanup is looking for a full-time contract Senior UX/UI Designer to help us create accessible, professional, and user-friendly website designs for our growing client base of government and utility providers across Canada and the United States. This is a contract position spanning from October 2025 until October 2026. We offer an environment that encourages efficiency and supports progress within a growing independent company. You will have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance the way people access important information, while also being part of a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Description Lead the design of interfaces and layouts that meet client goals and scope, user experience requirements and brand standards, and accessibility requirements Lead usability testing, including facilitating user testing sessions, contributing to documented analysis on client projects, writing scripts, and creating scenarios Present design concepts and rationale in an engaging manner to clients to achieve buy-in and help communicate design decisions, providing alternative solutions for challenging client requests Participate in internal and client reviews, providing support to the project team Collaborate with cross-functional teams Contribute to internal tasks and projects Requirements 5+ years of experience in a professional UX/UI design environment Expert-level proficiency in Figma including prototyping Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Experience facilitating user testing sessions (or other UX research methods) Experience presenting designs, reports, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills Previous work experience in municipal government or utilities sectors Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and to meet tight timelines An ambitious attitude, positive outlook, and friendly disposition Post-secondary degree or diploma in a design-related field or equivalent practical experience Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following: Experience using or designing for content management systems such as Drupal or Word Press Experience writing HTML and CSS Freelance work or agency experience Experience with illustration, graphic design, and/or print layout Working knowledge of web accessibility and/or experience using assistive technology What You Can Expect Full-time, contract position, with health benefits starting after three months Three weeks of paid vacation Compensation of $35 to $42 per hour at 37.5 hours per week We are open to considering candidates who would like to work a minimum of 30 hours per week A supportive hybrid work model: during your first three months, you'll work on-site full-time to get fully onboarded. After that, you’ll join our hybrid framework, which currently includes working in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Apply To apply , please fill out the form below to submit your resume and a personalized cover letter that includes: A link to examples of your work A brief explanation of why you're excited to join Upanup A few thoughts on how your unique skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role Please note: Applications without a personalized cover letter will not be considered. We’re Committed to Equity and Inclusion At Upanup, we believe that diversity strengthens our team and fuels innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported. What we offer An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people through a variety of web solutions A healthy work environment based on core values of integrity, quality, efficiency, progress and friendliness Ability to collaborate with an experienced team on solutions that tens of thousands of people use each day Be part of a growing independent business where you’ll have open lines of communication with people in all levels and roles Perks of working at Upanup Flexible hybrid framework New office spaces in great locations Paid wellness days Three weeks paid vacation to start Monthly social events Complementary office snacks and drinks iPhone and Macbook Pro for work and personal use #J-18808-Ljbffr