[Remote] Lead Product Designer- Canada
Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Very is a fully distributed technology firm known for creating efficient, scalable solutions for various clients. They are seeking a senior product designer to manage the entire product design process, from initial client engagement to product launch, while integrating AI into their workflows.
Responsibilities
You will work directly with clients and their teams, from early discovery through launch, running the full arc of product design You will own design across the full engagement lifecycle, including UX and UI design, interactive prototyping, research, data visualization, and design systems work You will run discovery workshops and alignment sessions, facilitate feedback with clients and their users, and partner closely with engineering throughout You will also ensure design QA happens and that shipped products reflect the craft and intent behind them. This role requires someone who is adaptable to whatever the work demands comfortable in ambiguity and invested in outcomes, not just artifacts Skills At least 5-7 years of relevant design experience A track record of launching real products, not just polished concepts. Both zero-to-one and incremental work Communication above all. Writing matters, but what matters more is your ability to speak, articulate your thinking, and carry a room Self-direction and ownership. You scope your own work, manage its blast radius, and know when to push back or say no Comfort with ambiguity, at both the design and business layer Design systems thinking as a core competency Someone already integrating AI into their practice, and energized rather than threatened by it UX and UI design Interactive prototyping User research Data visualization Design systems Must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship Client Obsessed Keeps the client's success front and center. Measures technical choices by their business impact Clear Communicator Collaborates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Quality-Driven Holds themselves to high standards for code quality and reliability Ownership Mindset Takes responsibility for delivering solutions that work in real-world conditions Problem Solver Thrive in complexity and find solutions even when requirements are evolving IoT and connected-product experience React, HTML, and CSS (our team does this; we can teach it) Experience designing for data-heavy or analytical products, where the challenge is making complex information feel clear and actionable Experience designing agentic or AI-driven products, you understand how to design for systems that act, not just respond Benefits Variable Compensation Up to 15%. Group RRSP match (Employer contributes 4% of your annual income) Extended health, dental, and vision insurance $150 USD/mo cell/internet stipend $500 USD/yr home office equipment stipend Continuing education stipend ($2,500 USD/yr after one year) Loaned MacBook Pro and other necessary equipment Company Overview Very is an IoT technology firm led by a team of expert problem-solvers It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https//www.verytechnology.com/. Apply To This Job Apply To This Job