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Senior Product Designer


Company : illumin https://static.whatjobs.com/static/ajCore/


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Product Designer role at illumin At illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape. Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting. It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through realtime data and easytouse visual tools. By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalised insights for smarter decisionmaking. We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a productled company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward. By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine whats possible in journey advertising. Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people. As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation. Who we need Reporting to the Director of Product Design and Research, we are looking for a Senior Product Designer. As our new Senior Product Designer, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life through research, prototyping, and highfidelity design. You will play a key role in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences that align with business goals while advocating for user needs. From wireframing and interaction design to usability testing and iterative improvements, you will help create seamless digital experiences that delight our users and drive business impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, working Tuesdays and Thursdays onsite in our downtown Toronto office. Our headquarters are located within minutes of St.Andrew and Union subway stations. Whats in it for you Innovation. You want to be part of a company that values innovation and thoughtful product design, where leadership is fully committed to making design a key driver of market growth. At illumin, we invest heavily in upfront workprioritising discovery, real customer testing, prototyping, and gathering insights. We take the time to iterate and refine until we are confident that weve built features customers genuinely want and can use effortlessly. Impact. You will play a key role in a productled company dedicated to delivering cuttingedge solutions. We make datadriven decisions and invest in the tools, research, and processes needed to build the right things. You will collaborate across teams, leverage insights to shape our products and contribute to meaningful innovations that enhance user experiences. Professional development. You want to growyour skills, your influence, your career. We push the limits to improve and reach our full potential, individually and as a company. We are committed to providing everyone with the tools and knowledge they need to do their best work, whether investing in technology or augmenting the teams skills with external training from providers like Meta Lab. How you will make an impact Lead the endtoend design process. You will own the full product design lifecyclefrom concept to executionensuring a seamless and impactful user experience. As part of a dedicated product pod, you will collaborate crossfunctionally with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align design goals with business objectives. You will play a key role in shaping the product roadmap, anticipating design needs, and ensuring that user insights drive decisionmaking. Design. You will create wireframes, prototypes, and highfidelity UI designs that bring ideas to life. You will refine and enhance features through user research, usability testing, and iterative design to optimise engagement and usability. Your work will be guided by a datadriven approach, ensuring every design decision is backed by insights and realworld user behaviour. Maintain and evolve design standards. You will maintain and advance our design systems and component libraries, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability across all products. As an advocate for UX/UI best practices and accessibility standards, you will champion a userfirst approach that enhances inclusivity and usability. Continuous improvement. You will stay at the forefront of the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, continuously sharpening your skills and evolving your approach. Whether through experimentation, learning from industry leaders, or contributing to design innovation, you will help push our team and products forward. What you bring The portfolio. You have experience in product or UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio that showcases your expertise in design thinking, interaction design, and visual storytelling. Your work demonstrates a deep understanding of user needs, balancing aesthetics with functionality. Whether coming from AdTech, FinTech, SaaS, or another fastpaced industry, you have experience iterating quickly, making informed decisions, and taking ownership of your deliverables. The collaborative skills. You thrive in an Agile, crossfunctional environment, working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life. You are solutionoriented, open to feedback, and able to balance multiple priorities. You can pivot when needed, ensuring design aligns with business goals and user needs. You actively contribute to team discussions, brainstorming sessions, and sprint planning, bringing a problemsolving mindset to every challenge. The interpersonal skills. You have strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to confidently present and defend design decisions. You know how to ask the right questions, gather feedback, and translate insights into actionable design solutions. You are empathetic and value diverse perspectives, creating inclusive designs that resonate with a broad audience. Whether collaborating with leadership, advocating for users, or guiding nondesign stakeholders, you know how to articulate the value of great design and align it with business outcomes. The growth mindset. You are curious and always looking to refine your craft. You stay updated on emerging design trends, new tools, and evolving user behaviours. You look for opportunities to learn from peers, industry leaders, and handson experiences, continuously pushing the boundaries of whats possible in product design. What else should you know about us? We are undergoing a transformative shift. We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas. Whether accessing new technology, restructuring workflows, or expanding your team, you will have full support if you can make the business case. Apply now If you want to seize the opportunity to impact a company and influence an industry, and you have 70% of what we are looking for, apply now. We cant promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application. What you can expect from our interview process A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor You will have an initial conversation to discuss your background, interests, and what you are looking for in your next opportunity. This is also your chance to ask questions and learn more about the role and our company. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AIpowered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview. A virtual interview with the Director of Product Design and Research You will dive deeper into your experience, walk us through some of your past work, and gain a better understanding of our design team, culture, and expectations. A takehome design exercise You will complete a short design challenge that reflects our work. This is an opportunity to showcase your design thinking, creativity, and problemsolving skills. An inperson collaboration session You will meet with the Director of Product Design and Research, a Product Manager, and an Engineer to review your design exercise, discuss your choices, and explore how your approach aligns with our teams needs. This session is as much about you evaluating us as it is about us getting to know you. illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialised persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr