Product Designer (Hybrid - Toronto)

Job Title: Product Designer

Hybrid (3 days remote), Toronto, Canada

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Role Summary

NearSource is looking for a Product Designer to support the development of digital manufacturing experiences for a global leader in the software industry. In this role, you'll shape workflows, user interactions, and design systems for platforms transforming smart factories and AI-powered production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define user journeys across desktop, browser, and mobile platforms
• Develop interaction design prototypes to guide vision alignment and feature validation
• Conduct user testing, analyze results, and iterate designs based on actionable feedback
• Create scalable UI patterns and contribute to the evolution of the design system across products
• Participate in design sprints focused on integrating product design, manufacturing workflows, and AI-driven insights
• Align cross-functional teams on design direction while navigating technical constraints and enterprise-scale use cases

Must-Have Skills

• Proficient in UX design for software platforms, with a strong focus on user-centered design principles
• Experienced in building prototypes and workflows using Figma
• Hands-on with Adobe Creative Suite, Jira, and Miro or Mural
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Effective communicator with excellent presentation skills in English
• Skilled at collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams across time zones

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience designing solutions for manufacturing, production processes, or data visualization
• Understanding of real-time production systems or scheduling/task management platforms
• Passionate about AI, emerging technologies, and the digital transformation of manufacturing
• Ability to connect design workflows across multiple tools and platforms

Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related field

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.