Junior Product Designer
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About Us
Knowledge Based Consulting (KBC) is at the forefront of digital business design in Canada, pioneering the fusion of technology, strategy, and creativity. Our mission is to innovate how businesses interact with the digital world, offering cutting-edge solutions that combine design thinking with analytical insights. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate group of design system enthusiasts who are dedicated to solving our customers' challenges with innovative solutions.
The Role
As a Junior Product Designer at KBC, you will play a key role in enhancing the KBC Design System, crucial for supporting our designers and developers across various projects. This role is at the intersection of design and technology, allowing you to influence design tokens, UI components, and patterns for web, mobile, and AI-driven interfaces in line with the KBC Brand team's standards.
This Job Is For You If You Are
- Passionate about design and driven to push boundaries.
- Professional, confident, and highly collaborative.
- Respectful of differences and committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and acceptance.
- Adaptable to change and possess a proactive learning mindset.
What You'll Do
- Solve customer problems using design thinking.
- Define design system elements according to brand and product guidelines.
- Conceptualize ideas and narrow them down to validate the most impactful ones.
- Create high-quality deliverables, including interaction patterns, design system documentation, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Engage in customer research and usability testing.
- Collaborate with teams across disciplines to refine your work, ensuring it meets both user needs and business objectives.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in design methodologies, accessibility standards, UI patterns, and web technologies.
Expected Outcomes
- Gain expertise working with a leading Agile team.
- Make a significant contribution to a top digital advisory, empowering the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses.
- Seize opportunities for professional growth within our dynamic team.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in Graphic Design studies with internship/co-op experience as a junior designer in Canada.
- Proficiency in FIGMA or other design software.
- Skilled in creating mood boards.
- Strong business acumen, customer-oriented attitude, and excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Job Description
- Assist the Senior Design Lead in using graphic design software to create user-friendly websites.
- Collaborate with clients and our Design Operations Team to ensure designs meet business objectives and adhere to accessibility and usability standards.
- Develop responsive designs for a variety of devices.
- Support the evolution and maintenance of KBC's digital presence.
- Utilize product management systems and provide regular updates to KBC Leadership.
- Comply with Canadian Law and uphold professional ethics.
Student Requirements
- Registered as a full-time student in a secondary or post-secondary institution in Canada.
- Meets the minimum age requirement for work in the province or territory.
- Intends to return to full-time studies in the next academic term or is in the final year of studies.
We Are Responsible For
- Providing meaningful work and learning opportunities.
- Determining the necessary qualifications and academic achievements for the role.
- Giving priority to Canadian students for employment opportunities.
- Developing structured learning plans and assessing student progress.
Pay
- $19.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type
- 24-month Internship – Product Designer Development Program
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift and Schedule
- 8-hour shift commitment
- Monday to Friday
- Committed to work-life balance and mental health
Join our talented team at KBC and lead the way in transforming digital business design in Canada. Embrace self-organization and make a meaningful impact with us.
