UI/UX Designer

Job Summary

Job Description

What's the opportunity?

RBC Borealis is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development, driving the innovative edge for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Our team is dedicated to advancing the science of AI, delivering cutting-edge solutions that create substantial value for RBC and its customers. As part of RBC, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a leading financial institution, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize the financial services industry.

We are seeking a UI/UX Designer with a strong focus on User Interface design to create intuitive, visually engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design interfaces that enhance user engagement and drive business goals. If you have a keen eye for design, a deep understanding of user behaviour, and the ability to translate complex problems into simple, elegant solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities include:

• Design and refine UI components, layouts, and interactions for web and mobile applications;
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to bring design concepts to life;
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that align with brand and user experience standards;
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to improve design solutions;
• Maintain and evolve design systems and component libraries;
• Stay up to date with UI/UX trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our products.

You're our ideal candidate if you:

• Proven experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio showcasing UI work.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar;
• Understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and interaction design principles;
• Experience creating responsive and accessible designs;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with developers and stakeholders;
• Familiarity with user research methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of front-end coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to better communicate with developers is a plus;
• Experience with motion design or micro-interactions is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock options where applicable;
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.

About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.