Product Designer

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About the team

Interactive Solutions is a small but dynamic team that's responsible for designing and developing web-based solutions in support of B2B Marketing initiatives. Our primary focus is on enhancing digital experiences for B2B events and conferences, creating tools and applications that empower our internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional value to clients. As the sole designer on the team, you'll own the design process and work closely with the technical team lead and developers in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

Mandate

Designs and creates digital experiences by balancing user and business requirements with technology limitations and constraints. Understands logical user flows focusing on interaction models, navigation, and usage. Applies user-centered design processes to create satisfying and compelling experiences for users of a product. Develops wireframes and task flows based on user needs. Collaborates with developers to create intuitive, user-friendly software by applying understanding of graphic design, programming, and web technologies.

• Works closely with developers, graphics designers, project manager, marketing manager, and technology stakeholders to support user experience improvements across multiple web properties.
• Chooses and implements the best design techniques and tests for usability.
• Gathers user and business requirements and turns them into initial sketches and wireframes all the way through to visual design and HTML/CSS prototyping.
• Uses wireframes, flows, sketches, and customer journeys to communicate designs to promote cross-disciplinary team development and communication.
• Creates simple prototypes that convey the intent of initial ideas and thoughts.
• Understands the user and business needs and transforms them into a digital experience.
• Creates sitemaps and determines the information architecture, makes wireframes and prototypes.
• Presents design concepts at stakeholder review meetings and engages in design review to solicit feedback and refine designs.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• User Interface Design.
• Design Patterns/User Behavior.
• Imaging Tools.
• Web Analytics.
• Media Content and Graphic Design.
• Emotional agility.
• Adaptability.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
• Accessibility.
• Responsive design.
• Storytelling.
• Usability Evaluation.
• Design Thinking.
• Human Centricity aspects.
• User Interface Design.
• Customer Centricity.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.
• Mindset for continuous learning and improvement, with an eye on emerging design trends and technologies.
• Typically, between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

Bonus skills and experience:

• Experience or familiarity with front-end development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React).
• Familiarity with working in a small team or startup-like environment.
• Experience using design systems and contributing to their development.
• Knowledge of designing for B2B events, conferences, or similar industries.

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.