Web Designer, Stratford South

We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced mid-level

Web Designer

to join our client's team. In this role, you will own the digital experience across a full portfolio of brands— ranging from industrial platform sites that demand technical credibility to hospitality and consumer-facing venture brands that require warmth and accessibility. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, detail-oriented professional capable of translating diverse brand guidelines into cohesive, polished digital experiences without defaulting to a generic middle.

This is a

Full-Time

position which requires the talent to work onsite at our client's office in

Stratford, Ontario

on a hybrid basis ( 3 days per week in-office ).

Description As a Web Designer, you will lead the end-to-end web design process, from initial UX and layout planning to final visual execution. You will design across multiple ventures and audiences, adapting your tone and style to fit the unique requirements of capital markets and consumer audiences alike. Reporting to the creative team, you will collaborate closely across various departments and business units. You will act as a key driving force for the digital presentation of the portfolio, collaborating with external development partners, building directly on no-code platforms when scope allows, and maintaining brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Design : Lead the complete web design lifecycle, creating responsive, on-brand website layouts using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar suites.

Brand Translation : Convert established brand guidelines and creative direction into high-fidelity web designs ready for development and public launch.

Site Optimization : Refresh or completely redesign existing web properties to enhance user experience, structural integrity, and overall usability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with internal teams and external web development partners to ensure design concepts are executed with technical accuracy.

Platform&Migration Support : Coordinate and support site migrations, hosting transitions, and ongoing site updates as needed across various project timelines.

Design System Upkeep : Maintain, update, and scale digital asset libraries and design systems to guarantee consistency across all web properties.

Web Standards Compliance : Apply SEO principles and web accessibility (AODA/WCAG) best practices throughout the entire design process.

Industry Alignment : Stay well-informed on evolving web standards, digital design trends, and modern prototyping tools.

Requirements Must-Have Skills and Qualifications:

Professional Experience : 4–6+ years of professional web design experience, supported by a strong portfolio that demonstrates complete ownership from brand guidelines to fully realized responsive site designs.

Tool Proficiency : Advanced proficiency in modern design and prototyping software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent).

UX/UI Competency : A solid, foundational understanding of user experience, user interface design, and web usability principles.

Platform Familiarity : Comfort collaborating with external partners using Webflow or similar no-code development platforms (focused on design collaboration rather than heavy development).

Project Management : Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects smoothly.

Communication Skills : Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills to work effectively across diverse corporate departments.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications:

CMS&Content Strategy : Experience planning content structures or working directly within Content Management Systems.

Technical Handoff : A working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to facilitate seamless design-to-development technical handoffs.

Interactive Design : Experience crafting interactive digital prototypes or micro-animations to enhance user engagement.

Ready to make an impact? If this resonates and you're looking to design with purpose, we encourage you to apply today! Please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio showcasing your relevant, brand-driven digital work.

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