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Senior UX Designer


Company : Saskatchewan Government Insurance


Location : Saskatoon, Saskatchewan


Created : 2026-03-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**Senior User Experience (UX) Designer****In-Scope****Permanent Full-Time****Location: Regina Head Office or Saskatoon Central Claims****Pay Range: $75,691.00 - $95,521.00****Closes: March 19, 2026****Work Location**: This role is eligible for hybrid this means youll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office, on a scheduled rotation once probation requirements have been met. Until then, the successful incumbents will be expected to work on-site, full-time.The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and working with product teams to implement SGIs product experiences that meet the needs of both the user and the business. In this role you will mentor other UX Designers at SGI and lead design initiatives on SGI IT projects to coordinate a holistic experience across digital applications. You will perform user research, planning, design conceptualization, and user testing, and present comprehensive design solutions to the organization. You will also act as an advocate for user needs and user experience, harmonizing them with the overarching business goals.**Please note:** candidates are asked to include a portfolio (or portfolio link) as part of their application so we can better understand their experience, design approach, and the work theyre most proud of. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES***Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.***Design Guidance and Advocacy*** Provides mentorship and guidance to UX Designers within the team, including reviewing quality of work and providing technical guidance on more complex work in the department.* Advocates for human-centric design.* Advocates for the use of SGIs design system, contributes to the design library, and participates in code library discussions.* Advises on, creates, and maintains design standards.* Understands, documents, and provides technical guidance on user experience and UX design best practices.* Presents proposed solutions to leadership and articulates the business value.* Works with UX Team Lead and management to refine and improve design operations at SGI.* Contributes to buy, build, or partner strategy on SGI design related tools.* Reviews and approves the wireframes, mockups, and other design artifacts of others.**Conceptual Design*** Innovatively designs user interfaces with a focus on usability, accessibility, and scalability.* Develops comprehensive process and user flows for applications and websites.* Articulates the design rationale behind proposed solutions and adeptly interprets user and business requirements for project stakeholders.* Solves complex design problems in simple and intuitive ways utilizing SGIs brand personality, visuals, motion, and sound.* Produces design artifacts like diagrams, storyboards, flows, wireframes, prototypes, and vision pieces.* Builds design components for the SGI design system.* Designs holistic user flows across digital applications.* Consults with end users and internal stakeholders on conceptual designs.* Identifies and troubleshoots UX problems.* Creates and maintains UX assets for UX Design team.* Contributes to design team efforts such as planning, organizing, and running idea sessions; producing mood-boards and presentations; storyboarding; brainstorming; building user scenarios; and developing concept sketches.* Creates highly polished mockups, interactive prototypes, and other communication artifacts.**Research and Testing*** Collaborates with stakeholders and UX Team Leads to help determine business, design, and technical requirements.* Provides assessment and details for future planning and large-scale projects.* Researches best practices in usability and human computer interactions.* Collaborates with Designers and Developers to create intuitive, user-friendly software.* Assesses data from multiple sources (e.g., UX research, SEO [search engine optimization], product requirements, tech constraints, analytics) and synthesizes it to develop efficient user scenarios, taxonomies, navigation systems, design patterns, etc.* Stays current on emerging trends in user-centered methodologies, accessibility, UI design patterns, usability principles, and web technologies.* Works collaboratively with User Experience, Digital Customer Experience and Strategic Customer Marketing teams and act as an advocate for the user.# **High Performance Team & Culture*** Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.* Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training, and supporting developmental opportunities.* Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.* Actively applies knowledge to support transformation and strategic initiatives of the corporation, while participating and advocating change and applying a growth mindset.**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS*** Advanced knowledge of user experience design methods (design thinking, user research, information architecture, user interface design, interaction design, and user testing).* Advanced knowledge of design systems.* Advanced knowledge of visual design and communication principles.* Proficient knowledge of design programs and tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, prototyping tools).* Proficient knowledge of accessibility design.* Fundamental knowledge of agile development or product management practices.**EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS*** Four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study, such as Business, Social Sciences, or Information Technology, or defined equivalency.* Certification in UX design.* Certification in design thinking.**EXPERIENCE*** 3 5 years experience in user experience, interaction design, or digital media design.**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES SECTION****Leader Level 3 Applies (Team/Dept)*** Accountability - Provides Direction and Sets Expectations* Business Acumen - Applies Broader Business Metrics and Understands the Internal and External Environment* Change Agility - Makes Change Real for Others* Leadership - Leads the TeamPay Range:$75,691.00 - $95,521.00**Posting Close Date:**March 19, 2026### ### As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you''''re a great candidate for this role.SGI has offered affordable insurance products and great service to our customers since 1945. SGI has 2 distinct operations the Saskatchewan Auto Fund and SGI CANADA. The Auto Fund is Saskatchewans compulsory auto insurance program, operating the driver licensing and vehicle registration system. SGI CANADA is the property and casualty insurance division which offers products in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario through a network independent insurance brokerages. SGI and SGI CANADA are Crown corporations, owned by the Government of Saskatchewan.Our culture is one of personal accountability, where all of us are empowered to be leaders. We encourage a growth mindset that sees change as an opportunity to learn, innovate and continuously improve. We value respectful collaboration and open communication where your voice is welcome and appreciated. Each of us has a role in SGI and SGI CANADAs success and we acknowledge everyones contributions. We care about each other. We treat one another with kindness and celebrate each persons uniqueness so we can all be our authentic selves at work. Thats because diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and who we are. Different backgrounds and perspectives make for a vibrant #J-18808-Ljbffr