Visual Designer 3 | Remote

Overview

Our client, a multinational technology corporation best-known for their software products is looking for a talented Visual Designer! 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of C$ 59.41 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match. CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN CANADA. 

Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the Team – The team is a design and research team working on the forefront of new experiences for our customers in search, maps, advertising, and news within Microsoft
• Key projects – First few weeks will be assisting with the commerce design systems and the UI kit, from there projects will expand based on business need.
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm – 80% heads down, 20% meetings

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
• What makes this role interesting? – The team is friendly, has a good culture among the team, and act collaboratively across all levels.
• Unique Selling Points – Exciting things within Microsoft as AI is up and coming, opportunities to lean in and help leverage AI, large audience impact. Millions of people will be impacted by the work that they provide.

Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required – 5-7 years of visual UI design/Graphic design for web and work related experience required
• Degrees or certifications required – Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design, or related program. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Disqualifiers – Only have graphic design experience, need the UX thinking embedded in their work, only has 2D or print experience, no portfolio included in submission
• Best vs. Average – Ecommerce experience within the portfolio, front facing customer experience, show a more expressive side of our products, invoke trust in the brand experience, good vs great on old intake form, experiences with shopping, has examples of both desktop and mobile devices.
• Performance Indicators – Quality of Work, Feedback, Communication, Collaborative, Output and deadlines

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Figma | 5+
2. Product Design | 5 +
3. Ecommerce | 5+
4. Portfolio included with submittal

Hard Skills Assessments
• Expected dates – ASAP
• Process – 1 round, 45min-1hr, Panel
• Preparation – Come prepared to discuss resume and relevant experiences, prepped to walk through portfolios, share 2 case studies with team

The Studio (WXC)
Web Experience Collective (WXC) is a design and research team working on the forefront of new experiences for our customers in search, maps, advertising, and news. We collaborate in a customer-driven environment where our decisions are grounded in responsible design, creating experiences that make the web a better place for every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. If you’re passionate about technology, have a knack for creative ideas, and lead with a growth mindset, we want to hear from you.

The Role
In the WXC design studio, we have several design teams working on a variety of Bing segments. We are in need of a UI/Visual designer to support one of them, Shopping. This candidate must have strong visual design skills. They would be reporting to the Shopping lead and working closely with the team designers. Performs some aspects of the following work: Design “look and feel” of features across desktop, mobile and tablet. Development of visual design concepts referencing our visual system guidelines and reviewing those with the visual system designers (who oversee brand, typography, color, icons, common controls). May implement or design prototypes and assist with presentations. May cross-collaborate with other design teams working on shared ideas.

Experience:
• 5-7 years of visual UI design/Graphic design for web and work related experience required.
• Must have strong UI visual design for website/mobile apps.
• Ability to discuss and present an in-depth knowledge of standard design principles: color, typography, layout, brand.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under constant deadline constraints.
• Must have the ability to understand technology issues and communicate information effectively.
• Proficiency in current and emerging web technologies and standard design software packages (i.e. Figma)
• Portfolio for a review with design lead.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design, or related program. A combination of education and experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

Ideal Candidate:
• Attention to details and experience working on multiple consumer products.
• Should have strong visual UI design skills and have in-depth knowledge of color, type, and layout.
• Proficiency and experience with animation and related tools
• Experience designing and documenting accessible and inclusive experiences

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 

Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.