UI/UX Designer - Future Opportunities

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

As a potential UI/UX Designer with Mariner, you’ll have the opportunity to work on dynamic projects that challenge conventional thinking and create value for users. While this role is not currently open, we’re building a talent pool of exceptional designers for future opportunites. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE (subject to project scope):

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Design user interfaces that align with project goals, client branding, and industry best practices.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
• Ensure all designs are optimized for usability, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices.
• Maintain and improve design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve Mariner’s design standards.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile designs.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with development teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user feedback into actionable design improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and justify design decisions.
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience of working in or with a public sector environment would be considered an asset.