Junior Product Designer

Join us on our mission to empower every student in their learning journey from Kindergarten to post-secondary transition by providing first-rate products!

About myBlueprint

myBlueprint is a leading developer of K-12 EdTech tools used by over 1 million students across Canada. We create best-in-class digital portfolios and career/life planning tools to support student success and documentation of learning. Learn more about us at www.myBlueprint.ca.

Aside from launch day over 15 years ago, this is probably the most exciting time to be joining our team! We're proud of what we’ve built in Canada where myBlueprint is currently used in almost every school district across the country.

We’re now looking to replicate that success (and beyond) with our new product, SpacesEDU!

SpacesEDU is a digital assessment tool showcases student growth and learning in and out of the classroom. You can learn more about SpacesEDU at www.SpacesEDU.com.

Come grow your career with us!

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the Director of Product, you will have the opportunity to stretch your skills and find creative solutions to solve user problems through design. You will work on a variety of projects, from early stage research and concept development to final delivery and launch. You will learn from experienced designers and have the opportunity to grow your design skills and knowledge. This is a key member of the design team and will help to shape the future of the company's digital products.

The ideal candidate should have an understanding of user-centered design principles, as well as proficiency in design software such as Sketch, Figma, and/or InVision. They should also have experience with usability testing and user research methods, as well as a strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility and web standards. They will bring their passion for design and an enthusiasm for collaboration.

At myBlueprint, we value creative thinking, empathy, and attention to detail. We strive to create a positive, yet challenging work environment where employees are able to deliver their best work.

What you will do:

• Help support the product vision and design of some of our web-platform features or native mobile applications
• Partner with our growing Product team to speak directly with customers, run evaluative tests through the product, and share key findings with the team
• Communicate design decisions and rationales with clarity to stakeholders - you will solicit and incorporate feedback from other teammates across the organization
• Help shape and define our expanding library of design standards and patterns
• Collaborate with developers and review ongoing work for proper and accurate implementation; Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes as needed
• Design marketing materials across web and print, including brochures, posters, flyers, and other branded collateral
• Provide support as needed on other general design duties, such as image manipulation, asset development, etc
• Review incoming requests and feedback from our partners and assist in the organization and theming of that feedback
• Bring an ego-less attitude toward design, a passion to learn and grow every day, and an interest in sharing your learnings with your peers

What an ideal candidate will have:

• 1+ years of experience
• Education or professional experience equivalent to a Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in designing applications for multiple platforms - Web apps, iOS, and Android
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to help shape features and develop clear rationales
• Proficiency in UX design tools - We’re a sketch shop, but we’re starting to migrate to Figma. The team also regularly makes use of Adobe Suite, Zeplin, and Invision
• Portfolio of projects that you have helped ship to market. Your portfolio should demonstrate a solid understanding of UI and UX fundamentals, including but not limited to, typography, colour, interaction design, and visual design
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices
• Ability to develop relationships across teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Our Team

Our team is full of talented and purpose-driven people who are dedicated to making an impact in the education technology industry. We are incredibly proud of the work we do and we care a lot about the students and educator partners that we work with. The core values we live by are: we take ownership, we make each other better, we invest in constant improvement, we embrace the adventure, we prioritize communication, and we want to be here!

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Flexible vacation days plus paid time off between Christmas to New Year, with additional vacation days earned annually
• Quarterly Wellness days throughout the year to rest, relax, and take care of your mental health and well-being
• Personal learning and development fund of up to $1,000 per year
• Growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Monthly team events (virtual for now!)
• Employee-led committees (Wellness, Events, Giving Back)

Remote Work

While physical office space is available (Downtown Toronto), all employees have the freedom and flexibility to get their work done from wherever they are in Canada. As we are a remote-first company, we will work with you to ensure you receive the required equipment needed to work comfortably and productively from home - you will just need a stable internet connection.

We also host regular in-office days for connecting and collaborating with colleagues and strongly encourage our local team members who enjoy working in-office to come in as much as they would like!

Our Hiring Process

Every new hire will have a huge impact on our organization, so we take both the hiring process and the candidate experience seriously - we know that an interview goes both ways! We will keep an open line of communication throughout the process and ensure there is time at the end of all interviews for candidates to ask any questions.

Our hiring process will generally follow this format for all roles, but may differ slightly depending on the position:

• An introductory phone interview with our People team to discuss the opportunity in more detail; we’ll learn more about you and you’ll learn more about us!
• A virtual interview with our Director of Product to go over your background, the position, and the organization in more detail; we’ll dive deeper into the job-specific and technical components of the role, as well as behavioural aspects. This will also include a review of your portfolio to assess your capabilities as a designer. Your portfolio should demonstrate a solid understanding of UI and UX fundamentals, including but not limited to, typography, colour, interaction design, and visual design.
• A collaborative white boarding session to tackle a problem together and gain a better understanding of your thought process as you examine a design problem.
• A virtual onsite interview for you to meet additional team members; you’ll get to meet with cross-functional stakeholders and gain a holistic view of what life at myBlueprint will look like.
• We extend an offer and you join our team! Offers will be contingent upon successful reference checks and background checks.

Please note that all interviews are being conducted virtually at this time via Zoom.

At myBlueprint, we are committed to building and fostering a workplace where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We aim to have a barrier-free recruitment and selection process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage. We embrace the diverse perspectives and experiences from all backgrounds and encourage interested candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. If your experience does not 100% match the job description, or if you are unsure about whether or not you qualify, we still encourage you to apply - there are many pathways to a successful career, and we would like to hear about yours!

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