UI/UX Product Designer | (Contract/Temp, non-salaried)

UI/UX Product Designer (Contract – Project-Based) (Contract/Temp)

Engagement Type: Contract / Project-Based (non-employment)

Stages: A) Early architecture, B) MVP development, C) Full Product Release

⚠️ IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, PLEASE DO NOT REAPPLY. We will review all applications.

⚠️ This is NOT a salaried or employment role. It is a Temp-Contract: Project-Based/Fixed-Term. Only apply if you are ok with this setup.⚠️ Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only!

Overview

The project is the development of a structured web-based platform "on a budget". We are seeking a (Jr./Sr.) UI/UX Product Designer to support the design and user experience of a structured web-based platform.

This is a project-based contractor engagement, focused initially on the design and delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We prefer working with candidates who can help us extend into a full product release.

This role will assist in shaping how users interact with the platform — ensuring clarity, usability, and an intuitive experience across multiple user types and workflows.

Nature of Engagement

• Contract / project-based (not full-time employment).
• Deliverable and milestone-driven
• Collaboration with the technical team (will be built as well)
• Opportunity to contribute to a product from early-stage design through to market readiness

Role Summary

The UI/UX Designer will contribute for translating high-level concepts into:

• clear user flows
• structured wireframes
• intuitive interface designs

You will work closely with the team to ensure that the product is not only functional, but usable, scalable, and user-centric.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design user journeys and workflows across the platform
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interface designs for core features
• Structure multi-user experiences (e.g., different user types, dashboards, permissions)
• Ensure clarity and simplicity in complex workflows and data presentation
• Design dashboard layouts and structured data visualization approaches
• Collaborate with developers to ensure feasibility and alignment with implementation
• Iterate designs based on feedback and evolving requirements
• Contribute to building a cohesive and scalable design system

Core Areas of Focus

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strength in:

• Designing structured platforms (not just static websites)
• Creating intuitive experiences for multi-user systems
• Simplifying complex data flows and interactions
• Designing forms, dashboards, and workflow-driven interfaces
• Balancing usability with scalability (designing for growth beyond MVP)
• Thinking through end-to-end user journeys, not just screens

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Ability to significantly assist in saving costs in building the project. (Project on a budget)
• Experience designing web-based platforms or applications
• Strong understanding of user behaviour and interaction design
• Ability to translate abstract requirements into clear, structured designs
• Comfortable working in early-stage or evolving environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical teams
• Ability to prioritize and simplify without over-designing

What We Value

• Clarity over complexity
• Practical, usable design (not just visual aesthetics)
• Ability to think in systems and workflows
• Honest assessment of strengths and limitations
• Willingness to collaborate and contribute within a team structure

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a structured evaluation process, including:

• Initial screening discussion
• Collaborative session with other candidates
• Potential design-focused exercise or walkthrough
• Final selection based on overall alignment, capability, and contribution

Additional Notes

• All design, structure, architecture, code will be original; the company owns IP.
• NDA and IP assignment agreements required before sharing full project details.
• This is NOT a salary-based role or employment. It will be a temporary contract (project-based) with pre-assigned and mutually agreed-upon deliverables. High salary expectations or high salary responses will be declined.
• The final shortlisted candidates will be required to do a pilot test (tech challenge) to evaluate their capabilities, before final onboarding.
• Candidates may be considered as part of a team-based delivery model
• The engagement may involve collaboration with other specialists (e.g., developers, architects)
• Scope, deliverables, and compensation will be finalized with selected candidate(s)

Eligibility

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

How to Apply

If you feel you are an excellent candidate, have the required skills and experience indicated above, please send your attached resume through this link and send any additional important details to info@potenco.ca

Only qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without restrictions will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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