Senior UX Designer – Contract

Zensurance

. Lead the design process from discovery and user research through high-fidelity prototyping and post-launch optimization .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$95,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX/Product Design with a focus on user research, prototyping, and design strategy. Proficient in Figma and capable of translating complex insurance logic into user-friendly designs while mentoring junior designers.

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UX/Product DesignFigma ExpertiseDesign Strategy LeadershipUser ResearchA/B Testing

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Hard Skills

User Journey MappingService Blueprint CreationDesign System AdvocacyPrototypingData-Driven Design

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

FigmaResearch ToolsProduct Analytics

Industry Keywords

FintechInsurtechSaaSAgile

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design process from discovery and user research through high-fidelity prototyping and post-launch optimization
Simplify complex insurance logic into clear, accessible user journeys
Create service blueprints mapping the entire policy lifecycle
Use product analytics and A/B testing results to validate designs and improve conversion
Partner with Product Managers and Engineering Tech Leads on technical feasibility and product roadmap alignment
Contribute to and advocate for the internal design system
Support consistency, accessibility, and scalability across the platform
Provide feedback during design reviews
Mentor intermediate and junior designers
Lead design strategy across customer-facing and internal applications
Own key product areas and improve design processes and collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in UX/Product Design
Proven track record, ideally within Fintech, Insurtech, or complex SaaS environments
Portfolio showcasing the design thinking process, constraints, and complex user flows
Expert-level skills in Figma
Familiarity with modern hand-off and research tools
Ability to balance "blue-sky" vision with MVP reality in an agile, fast-moving startup
Ability to articulate the rationale behind design decisions to stakeholders
Ability to turn data and research into compelling narratives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first setup for added flexibility
Home office allowance
"Office in a box" with all necessary tech equipment
Half days before public holidays
Weekly Friday huddles
Virtual & in-person team-building events
Training budgets
Professional development programs
Mentorship opportunities
Company-wide hackathons
Well-defined growth tracks
Performance-based case incentive awards may be available