UX Research & Interaction Designer

Job Title: UX Research & Interaction Designer

Location: Hybrid (3 days remote), Toronto, Canada

Experience: 5+ Years

Contract Type: T4 Contract

Pay Rate: CAD 50 to 60 per hour

Role Summary

We are hiring a UX Research & Interaction Designer to design research-driven user experiences for a platform that brings together complex construction project data. You will conduct user research, create intuitive interfaces and prototypes, and collaborate with research and engineering teams to improve usability, interaction quality, and AI-powered experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field research, contextual inquiry, and interviews with construction professionals to understand their workflows and information needs.
• Translate research findings into interaction concepts, wireframes, prototypes, and role-based communication approaches.
• Design intuitive interfaces for complex data, including 3D models, schedules, timelines, video, and data visualizations.
• Create adaptive layouts for users with different levels of expertise and design conversational and multimodal experiences.
• Improve existing UI quality, maintain design systems, and develop reusable components using Figma.
• Use AI tools for research synthesis, concept exploration, and rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate with engineers to provide clear design specifications and implementation-ready handoffs.
• Support field research deliverables, UI refinements, and design recommendations for future platform development.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, interaction design, or a related field.
• Background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) through a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in both user research and interaction design, with a portfolio demonstrating research-informed design decisions.
• Strong UI design portfolio focused on complex, data-rich enterprise, analytics, or technical applications.
• Advanced Figma skills, including interactive prototyping and component libraries.
• Experience with design systems, data visualization, and responsive desktop and tablet interfaces.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for research synthesis, concept development, and rapid prototyping.
• Strong visual design, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, UX/UI Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience conducting usability studies or working in an HCI research environment.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, React, or AI-assisted code-generation tools for prototyping.
• Experience designing 3D interfaces, BIM applications, or digital twins.
• Experience with conversational AI, multimodal interfaces, or adaptive UI.
• Familiarity with construction or Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) applications.

Interested in This Opportunity?

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About Techedin

Techedin is a global IT staffing and technology services firm helping enterprises build high-performance tech teams. We connect skilled professionals with leading companies and impactful projects, prioritizing transparency, responsiveness, and the right fit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Techedin, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives us to create hiring experiences that are open, fair, and human-first.