Product designer, Design Systems

Who we are: Aperture Cloud ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Aperture Cloud is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Aperture Cloud’s open platform and Aperture Cloud Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Aperture Cloud leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Aperture Cloudbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Aperture Cloud. To see what it’s like to be a Aperture Cloudber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideAperture Cloud on Instagram . Who you are: We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Aperture Cloud is seeking a Product Designer who will spearhead design, interaction and user experience efforts across Aperture Cloud’s applications . If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you! What you'll do: As a Product Designer your key area of responsibility will be designing end-to-end experiences across various applications, such as MyAdmin, MyAperture Cloud and Aperture Cloud Drive, playing a key cross-functional role between product and engineering in researching, building, iterating, and improving the design and experience for end users. You will need to work closely with UX Research, Product Management, Development, Data Science Team members, and cross-functional teams. To be successful in this role you will be a strong team-player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal relationship-building skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset comfortable in a flat organization. In addition, the successful candidate will have deep knowledge of product design (including common interaction patterns and responsive web application best practices), proficiency in UI design tools like Figma or Sketch, and the organizational ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. How you'll make an impact: Lead research, ideation, and creation of our application interactions. Partner with UX Research, Product Management, Development, and Da ta Science Team members during design and development to take broad conceptual ideas, un derstand user needs, and lead the design process into actionable designs and prototypes. Map out user flows, wi reframes, and prototypes for user testing, feedback, and de ployment. Dive deep i nto Customer/User experience to develop deep insights about user behaviours. Condu ct interviews, and collect feedback from end users and subject matter experts. Work with cross function al teams to design, build, and roll-out products that deliver on the Aperture Cloud vision and strategy. Use Design Principles, as well as existing visual frameworks to produce designs that are visua lly cohesive with the rest of Aperture Cloud's products, with a holistic consideration for the product's future. Design web applications using industry best practices and existing visual frameworks. Support Aperture Cloud global strategic initiatives. Track design features and fixes from different subject matter experts. Maintain compliance with AODA guidelines for site accessibility. Support team with coding activities when needed (e.g. JavaScript, React). Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback. Create personas through user research and data. Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success. Ensure designs, code, and animations work in different browsers on different devices. Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps. Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets. Build page navigation buttons and search fields. Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback. Consistently demonstrate Aperture Cloud’s Core Values in all daily work and interactions. Responsible for the contribution and maintenance of the departmental Wiki. What you'll bring to the role: 1-5 years of relevant industry experience, including 2+ years of experience in an individual contributor role on a product, experience, or service design team. Relevant Bachelor's Diploma/Degree (with preferred specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field) or equivalent industry experience. Deep knowledge of product design, common interaction patterns, associated trade-offs, and best practices for responsive web applications. Proficiency in UI design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Principle, etc., alongside technical competence using Google Suite for business. Proven ability to lead all aspects of the user-centered design process from conception to completion, with the flexibility to adapt to growing technology and market demands. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders and engage effectively across all levels of the organization. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, an entrepreneurial mindset, and comfort working within a flat organizational structure. If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Please note: Aperture Cloud does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Aperture Cloud employees. Why job seekers choose Aperture Cloud: Flex working arrangements Home office reimbursement program Baby bonus & parental leave top up program Online learning and networking opportunities Electric vehicle purchase incentive program Competitive medical and dental benefits Retirement savings program *The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only How we work: At Aperture Cloud, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Aperture Cloud culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology! We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Aperture Cloud encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [email protected]. By submitting a job application to Aperture Cloud Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Aperture Cloud”), you acknowledge Aperture Cloud’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy . Click here to read our Privacy Notice. The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Aperture Cloud offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check. Hiring Range $85,500 — $105,600 CAD