We are looking for a Principal UI/UX Designer to join our team, working on-site from our Toronto office. In this role you will be a key member of our Design function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Figma, User Research and Wireframing to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 11 to 15 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Figma, User Research and Wireframing. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds. Experience leading projects, mentoring others and influencing decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Quill Dynamics is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Principal UI/UX Designer at Quill Dynamics, you will play a central role within our Design function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Lead by example, setting a high bar for quality, collaboration and professionalism.
- Build alignment across stakeholders and resolve competing priorities constructively.
- Make and clearly communicate well-reasoned decisions, including difficult trade-offs.
- Lead the design of intuitive, accessible and visually compelling experiences from initial concept through to final delivery.
- Stay current with design trends, tools and accessibility standards, and share learnings with the team.
- Run usability testing and iterate on designs based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Present and defend your design rationale to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback constructively.
- Contribute to and evolve the design system, maintaining consistency across products and platforms.
- Maintain a high bar for craft, attention to detail and brand consistency in everything you ship.
- Advocate for the user and for good design practice throughout the product development process.
- Prepare clean, well-organised handoff files and specifications for engineering.
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity designs that clearly communicate your ideas.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering to ensure designs are feasible and faithfully implemented.
- Conduct and synthesise user research to ground design decisions in real customer needs and behaviours.
- Balance user needs, business goals and technical constraints to arrive at pragmatic, elegant solutions.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
What we're looking for
11-15 years of professional experience in a UI/UX Designer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Figma, User Research and Wireframing
Bachelor's degree in Design (Master's preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Quill Dynamics, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- A home-office set-up allowance plus the laptop, equipment and tools you need to work comfortably and productively.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Design (Master's preferred)