Senior UX/UI Designer

Job Title: Senior UX/UI Designer

Location: Saskatoon and Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada
Company: Super GeoAI Technology Inc. (SGA)
Compensation: $50–$70 per hour
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025

About Us

Super GeoAI Technology Inc. (SGA) is a forward-thinking Canadian Agtech startup focused on transforming the agriculture industry through AI-driven software solutions. By leveraging Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Geospatial AI (GeoAI), and Generative AI (GenAI), we automate labor-intensive processes in agriculture to enhance sustainability, productivity, profitability, and resilience in Canada’s digital agriculture landscape.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer with a strong background in crafting intuitive, user-focused designs for one of our government clients. In this role, you will design across multiple projects, tools, and systems, ensuring a unified and seamless user experience at every interaction.

As an ideal candidate, you excel at creating cohesive design languages, intuitive workflows, and visually appealing interfaces—all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that solutions align with organizational goals and user needs. A deep understanding of how farmers, agents, and producers engage with digital tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• User Research and Analysis
  • Conduct comprehensive user research to uncover needs, pain points, and behaviors of internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Gather feedback through interviews, surveys, focus groups, and usability tests.
  • Develop user personas and journey maps to guide design decisions.
• Design and Development of User-Centric Solutions
  • Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for the main platform and ancillary tools or systems.
  • Collaborate with implementation partners to develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
  • Ensure adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
  • Work closely with developers to verify the accurate implementation of design features.
• Establish a Unified Design System
  • Build and maintain a robust design system—components, style guides, and interaction patterns—to ensure consistency across all projects.
  • Define and document design principles, tone, and guidelines for cross-team adoption.
  • Align designs with organizational branding and visual identity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with product managers, business analysts, developers, solution providers, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs meet both business and user needs.
  • Participate in workshops and review meetings to brainstorm and refine solutions.
  • Provide expert UX/UI recommendations that support broader program objectives.
• Usability Testing and Iterations
  • Conduct usability tests on prototypes and finalized designs to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Use analytics tools and user feedback to iteratively refine and enhance designs.
• Support Business Modernization Goals
  • Facilitate the integration of new tools, technologies, and systems with a seamless user experience.
  • Ensure designs can scale and adapt to accommodate future enhancements and integrations.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Document design decisions, research findings, and testing outcomes for stakeholders and future reference.
  • Provide regular updates to program leadership regarding progress, challenges, and key achievements.
• Training and Knowledge Transfer
  • Train internal teams on the design system and best practices to promote sustainability.
  • Develop resources and guidelines to support ongoing UX/UI initiatives.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Active Certifications in User Experience Design (e.g., Certified User Experience Analyst [CXA] by Human Factors International, UX Design by Google, Nielsen Norman Group certifications, or equivalent).
• At Least Five Years’ Experience in UX/UI design, showcasing a track record of delivering user-centric digital solutions.
• Proficiency in Wireframing, Prototyping, and Mockup Tools, ideally in agriculture, insurance, crop insurance, public service, or financial services.
• Expertise in User Research and Usability Testing, particularly involving farmers/producers, agents, and other agricultural stakeholders.
• A Strong Portfolio demonstrating complex, data-driven platform designs, preferably within public-sector, citizen services, agriculture, or insurance contexts.

How to Apply

• Cover Letter: Address all six mandatory requirements in your cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will not be reviewed.
• Resume: Submit a detailed resume that includes your design portfolio and three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Submission: Email your cover letter and resume to hr@sga.ai by January 8, 2025.