Director of Experience Design leading AI-driven UI design at APPLY. Responsible for high-level strategy and technical execution in a client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Execute, shape, and deliver the next generation of AI-driven UI design across APPLY.
Spend at least 50% of your time actively designing alongside Agents.
Guide the broader craft of screen design, advanced design systems, and interaction excellence across complex client engagements.
Take full ownership of APPLY's agentic UI design workflows.
Drive both high-level design strategy and deep technical execution.
Define component strategy and design system requirements.
Serve as a trusted, deeply technical partner to clients and internal teams.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
Experience working in Claude Design and any Agentic Workflow, e.g. BMAD.
Proven track record leading UI Design and a team of UI designers on large Client Engagements.
Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership across complex, multi-product, and multi-platform design engagements; Headless CMS Design Experience explicitly highlighted in the portfolio is preferred.
Expert proficiency in Figma, Figma Make and Claude Design as well as industry-standard design tools; deep knowledge of design systems creation, governance, and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior client relationships, with experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
Experience working in cross-functional environments alongside product managers, engineers, and strategists.
Comfort with ambiguity, competing priorities, and the pace of a growing consultancy.
Eligibility to work in Canada; based in or willing to work in Canadian time zones.
Benefits
Agentic Delivery: Our people work in a modern way to deliver client outcomes.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
AI & Strategic Upskilling: Accelerate your professional growth with generous training budgets and mentorship, with a specific focus on Agentic AI expertise and the critical human skills required for the future of work.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer flexible personal time off (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
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