Product Designer, WebX (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)
Product Designer, WebX (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)
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Position Title:
Product Designer WebX (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)Status of Employment:
Contractee LongTerm (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading C Advanced) English (Speaking C Advanced) English (Writing C Advanced)Work at CBC/RadioCanada
At CBC/RadioCanada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting everchanging industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
:59 PMProduct Designer Experience Design: ( 1yr Contract )
At the CBC we all have a story to tell. Whats yours
If you share our passion for Canadian storytelling and you wish to help us engage with individuals and communities across our various digital platforms this is where youll want to be! Every day you will have an opportunity to shape the way in which Canadians see themselves reflected in our digital services. Your work will have a direct impact on how millions of Canadians from various communities connect with our products with one another and with the diverse voices that make our country so unique.
You will have the opportunity to play a part in enlightening and entertaining Canadians through our innovative work in building the mediums that deliver our content. We are an innovative hub where the talented professionals we work with are respected and valued for their contributions. Our product teams are vibrant and our work culture strives to achieve the highest standards of diversity and inclusion. We believe that hiring people with different career paths and diversity of perspectives is fundamental in our shared success and in building healthy and highly performant teams. When you join our mission you are not only shaping the vision of the CBC but the future of our country.
We know that commitment to equity inclusion and diversity is essential to creating content that mirrors and resonates with the rich and evolving makeup of our country.
Were also committed to reaching out and connecting with our audience on multiple platforms this includes creating virtual places where communities can come together.
Why is this role important
In this role you are expected to work with a dedicated team of designers and product stakeholders across the department and crossfunctionally with RadioCanda at times. You are required to continuously improve the audience experience on mobilesweb view and the desktop experience ensuring that people within Canada can quickly find and enjoy the best news and entertainment . Your designs must be usercentric and iteratively refined based on the audiences feedback business needs and technological contexts to ensure the growth and engagement of the audience in the product.
Role Expectations:
Collaborate and Experiment: This role requires close collaboration with the ux design and research teams product and technical leads as well as programming editorial and content management system (CMS) teams.
Balance Requirements: Balance editorial content and commercial requirements including authentication monetization and subscription strategy with humancentred principles and practices.
Foster a Learning Culture: Socialize design patterns facilitate cocreation and foster a learning culture.
DataDriven Decisions: Examine choices and decisions through the lens of data and evidence.
Maintain Standards: Develop and maintain design system libraries and standards that contribute to quality and cohesion.
Accessibility: Advocate for accessible ethical inclusive and cooperative practices and designs.
Champion Collaboration: Champion collaboration learning and continuous improvement.
Public Service Mandate: Invest in our public service mandate to inform enlighten and entertain.
Design and Test: Design prototype and test accessible apps websites and other digital platforms such as Alexa.
Research and Analysis: Works closely with the ux researcher to interpret quantitative and qualitative data from user research usability testing and workshop facilitation.
EvidenceBased Design: Document communicate and present evidencebased design work that supports business objectives and product strategy.
Plan and Prioritize: Estimate plan and prioritize work.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Applied digital product design experience and a portfolio of work.
Degree in a digital product designrelated field or equivalent work experience.
We prefer candidates who have:
Experience designing for news or content websites or informationheavy product experiences.
Experience working with thirdparty services
Created complex design systems
An ability to communicate clearly in English in bilingual teams.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You have:
Bachelors degree (BAC) in interface design graphic design graphic communication multimedia designor equivalent.
Others:
Excellent knowledge of user experience and content architecture (UX);
Excellent knowledge of interface design (UI);
Knowledge of Figma Sketch and the Adobe suite
Knowledge of HTML and/or native app technical specifications is an asset;
Knowledge of digital accessibility rules an asset;
Good knowledge of the media market particularly in a digital context;
Knowledge of spoken and written English is mandatory; knowledge of spoken and written French is an asset.
The presentation of a digital portfolio is mandatory.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
CBC/RadioCanada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the everchanging makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
