Do you have experience leading the UX and digital strategy portion of complex brand and web projects Do you enjoy bringing usercentric methodologies to the forefront while ensuring a cohesive connection between brand identity and web experiences
Takt
$90000 $120000 plus 3 weeks vacation extended benefits leadership training and optin Group RRSP program.
Fulltime on site (Vancouver BC) for the first 3 to 6 months with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule once youve settled into the role.
Willing to consider relocation within Canada for the right candidate.
About Takt
Takt is a fullservice creative agency that crafts seamless integrated brand and digital experiences that resonate deeply and stand the test of time.
With specialized teams in research strategy branding web development campaigns and branded content Takt partners with some of the worlds most iconic brands to create culturally meaningful solutions that drive impact.
In this job you will...
- Lead integrated client and user workshops addressing brand and UX considerations such as experience mapping stakeholder interviews and information architecture. Collaborate with Brand Strategists to align user needs with business objectives.
- Conduct and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research to inform brand positioning and web UX strategies. Develop insights that bridge user experience with Takts brand visions.
- Partner with developers brand strategists designers and copywriters to craft unified solutions that enhance digital architecture user journeys and content flow.
- Shape and implement UX strategies that align with overarching brand goals ensuring cohesive and culturally resonant results across deliverables.
- Coach and mentor junior and midlevel UX team members fostering expertise in clientfacing and consultative approaches while embedding brandaware usercentered methodologies.
- Communicate project risks to clients ensuring clear expectations and alignment throughout all project phases.
- Support UX designers in deploying appropriately scoped approaches and deliverables that align with project budgets timelines and client sophistication.
- Provide handson project support to team projects when needed.
You have...
- 6 years of UX strategy experience.
- Proven ability to design and lead client and userfacing workshops synthesizing discussions into actionable brand and UX strategies.
- Strong proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods translating insights into impactful UX strategies that reflect brand integrity.
- Indepth understanding of the interplay between brand strategy and UX ensuring that digital solutions are consistent with organizational objectives and user expectations.
- A track record of mentoring UX talent and fostering growth in brandaligned clientcentered practices.
- An ability to collaborative effectively across diverse teams to align on objectives and ensure seamless integration of brand and UX deliverables.
- A strong understanding of information architecture and inbound marketing best practices.
- Proficiency in Figma and user testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with Atomic Design principles including components/modules and templates.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication writing and facilitation skills.
- Uptodate knowledge of industry trends and best practices in UX design.
- Experience working with large clients and managing complex projects.
- The ability to balance creative and analytical approaches to UX design.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and SEO best practices.
- Proactive organizational skills able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
About Smart Savvy Associates
Smart Savvy Associates is a recruitment agency that specializes in connecting companies across Western Canada with marketing communications and creative professionals they need from coordinators to Csuite. Based in Vancouver BC this team of marketersturnedrecruiters have an indepth understanding of what it takes to find and hire bestinclass talent.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager