Intermediate / Senior UX Designer at Solace in Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.

 

Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.

 

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work! 

Overview

Solace's design team is looking to grow! We are a small team of passionate designers dedicated to working together to enhance the user experience of our products while also growing our UX practices. We are looking for an intermediate to senior-level UX generalist with experience in B2B SaaS who can bring their skills and perspective to a new set of challenges.

In this role, you will work across our product ecosystem, creating comprehensive and seamless experiences in a highly technical domain. You will be responsible for leading a product area, working closely with Development and Product teams to define and develop new features, while also contributing to the growth and evolution of our design practice.

In this role, you will

• Collaborate with the product team during the discovery process to help define user needs and guide the direction.
• Plan and facilitate design thinking workshops to foster collaboration and idea exploration.
• Creating mock-ups or prototypes at low and high fidelity to convey solutions and iterate based on feedback.
• Support Development during implementation to ensure we create a seamless experience for our users.

The Right Person will have

• Experience working in a B2B SaaS domain working to create a comprehensive and smooth experience across a platforms.
• Familiarity or curiosity designing for AI-driven experiences; both integrated into the user experience and into the team processes to enable a richer design practice.
• Experience designing simple, quality, end to end solutions in a highly technical domain.
• The ability to communicate design rationale in a structured manner to foster collaboration and learning.
• An understanding of how to create solutions that exist inside of a broader eco-system to create a seamless experience for the user.

Ideally You have

• Professional experience as a UX Designer
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment providing designs for multiple development teams
• The ability to plan and moderate activities in discovery to better understand the users’ journey and subsequently their problems and needs
• Experience with validation at various phases of the design process (interviews, click through validation, usability sessions, etc.)
• Experience contributing to or stewarding design processes, including evolving design systems or Design Ops alongside product development.
• Proficiency with tools such as Figma, Confluence, and Jira
• An understanding of front-end development tools (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Why You’ll Love Working at Solace

At Solace, we’re all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.

• Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
• Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
• Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
• Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
• Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).
• Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
• Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).

 

Role Status: EXISTING

Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $95,000 to $130,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

 

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

 

Let’s Talk

Not sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay — we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you.

 

Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

 

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!

 

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