[Remote] Product Designer - 12-month contract

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ratehub.ca is a unique Canadian Fintech on a mission to help consumers make better financial choices. They are seeking a Product Designer to take end-to-end ownership of the design process, focusing on creating user-centered experiences that drive impact in the financial services sector.ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end design process, from research and ideation to prototyping, validating, and delivering high-impact product experiences that help our users make smart financial decisionsAct as the voice of the customer, using research, usability testing, A/B testing, and other analytical tools to understand and validate ideas, problems, and solutions, ensuring every decision delivers measurable value to usersPartner with product, engineering, data, marketing, and content teams to translate ideas into meaningful, user-centered experiencesDesign responsive and consistent experiences across mobile and desktopCollaborate closely with engineers to ensure design feasibility, high-fidelity implementation, and visual and functional accuracy in the final productContribute to product roadmaps and sprint planning alongside product and engineering teamsBuild and maintain design backlogs, and help shape design strategy for the next 6–24 monthsSupport additional design needs from content and marketing initiatives across Ratehub and MoneySenseFacilitate workshops with stakeholders to align on goals, gather requirements, and co-create solutionsCommunicate design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadershipBuild and maintain scalable design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across productsEnsure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and deliver inclusive user experiencesStay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and methodologiesSkills3+ years of product design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive designs for web and mobile platformsProven ability to own the end-to-end design process: user research, ideation, prototyping, UX/UI design, and usability testingStrong UX and UI design skills, with excellent attention to detail and a deep understanding of how to craft intuitive, impactful user experiencesHigh proficiency with FigmaProven ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data to validate design decisions, with proficiency in usability testing tools (e.g., usertesting.com, Maze) and analytics tools (e.g., Heap, Hotjar)Highly organized and self-sufficient, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environmentSkilled at breaking down complex problems into simple, intuitive solutions and iterating quickly based on feedbackDemonstrated experience building and maintaining scalable, component-based design systems using modern design principlesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present design rationale and align cross-functional stakeholdersBias toward action — balancing quality and speed, knowing when to dive deep and when to move quicklyComfortable with ambiguity and experienced in designing 0→1 products and featuresFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and ConfluencePost-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in UX Design or a related fieldExperience working with Storybook or WordpressBasic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, Javascript)Experience designing for customer-facing financial services productsBenefitsCompetitive Compensation: A salary that reflects your experience and the Canadian market.Remote-First Environment: The flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada, with occasional in-person team gatherings for collaboration.Flexible Hours: Autonomy to manage your schedule to support work-life balance.Comprehensive Benefits: Full health and dental coverage with no employee-paid premiums.RRSP Matching: A company-matched RRSP program to support your long-term financial goals.Professional Development: An individual training allowance to help you grow your skills and career.Team Socials: Regular events, both remote and in-person, to build connections across the organization.Company OverviewRateHub.ca is a finance platform that allows users to compare mortgage, insurance, and credit card rates. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.ratehub.ca.