Who We Are
At KEV, we build mission-critical financial software for K–12 schools at massive scale. Our platform delivers real-time control and visibility into every dollar collected—cash, check, or digital—replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems. Trusted by 27,000 K–12 schools and districts managing over $8B annually, KEV operates at the intersection of payments, accounting, and reporting, where complexity is high and engineering excellence matters. Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling fast and investing deeply in cloud-native, data-driven technology. If you want to build high-impact SaaS products that solve hard problems, scale with purpose, and make your work matter in public education, KEV is the place to do it.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to support design across multiple projects in
KEV's product portfolio. You will move between initiatives as priorities shift, bringing
strong UX and UI execution wherever it is needed most, and the work you ship will shape
how schools and districts manage and move money safely and confidently.
This is a hands-on, craft-focused role. You will take flows, requirements, and early
concepts and turn them into polished, accessible, buildable designs. You will work closely
with our Design Systems team on component design, making sure what we build is
consistent, reusable, and high quality. You will also support discovery alongside Product
Management and design leads, contributing to research, concept exploration, and testing.
The ideal candidate has excellent visual and interaction craft, a sharp eye for detail, and is
comfortable juggling several projects at once in a fast-paced B2B SaaS environment.
How You'll Contribute
- Support design across multiple projects: flex between initiatives and squads, picking up work at different stages and getting up to speed quickly.
- Execute high-quality UX and UI: turn requirements and concepts into clear user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and clickable prototypes for complex financial workflows.
- Raise the bar on craft: bring a keen eye for layout, typography, hierarchy, interaction detail, and consistency to everything you ship.
- Partner with the Design Systems team: design, refine, and document components and patterns, apply the system correctly in product work, and flag gaps where new or updated components are needed.
- Support discovery: contribute to user research, concept exploration, and usability testing by preparing prototypes, helping run sessions, and synthesizing findings with Product Managers and design leads.
- Design accessible interfaces for web and mobile: deliver intuitive, WCAG-conscious experiences across desktop and mobile.
- Produce precise specifications: create detailed design specs and work with Engineering through implementation and design QA to ensure accurate, high-quality builds.
- Collaborate across functions: work with Product Managers, Engineers, and other designers to understand needs and translate them into effective, buildable solutions.
- Communicate your work: present designs clearly to cross-functional teams, explain your rationale, and incorporate feedback quickly.
- Keep improving: refine designs using user feedback and data, and stay current with UX best practices and emerging tools, including AI-assisted design and prototyping.
Who You Are
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio of shipped work, ideally within a B2B SaaS environment.
- Excellent UI and interaction craft with a keen eye for detail and accessibility across desktop and mobile platforms.
- Hands-on experience working with design systems, including designing and documenting components, variants, and patterns.
- Solid grounding in UX methodologies, prototyping, and usability testing, with experience contributing to user research.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, variables, and auto layout, plus comfort with rapid prototyping.
- Ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints in practical design decisions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with Product, Engineering, and other designers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to Have
- Technical fluency: familiarity with front-end concepts (e.g., React, component-based design, design tokens) or the ability to read and reason about code, to collaborate even more closely with Engineering.
- Experience with AI-assisted design workflows or agentic/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma-to-code or AI prototyping) and curiosity about how these accelerate delivery.
- Exposure to payments, fintech, accounting, or other complex, regulated domains.
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.
KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.
KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
KEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.
Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Designer
- Experience leading initiatives end-to-end, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment
- Experience framing ambiguous problems and owning discovery from research through delivery
- Strong UX and UI design skills with attention to detail and accessibility across desktop and mobile
- Experience with UX methodologies, user research, prototyping, and usability testing, including moderated research
- Advanced proficiency with design tools such as Figma
- Strategic product thinking balancing user needs, business goals, and technical and compliance constraints
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders and leadership
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in UX Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with front-end concepts such as React, component-based design, or design tokens
- Experience with AI-assisted design workflows or agentic/prototyping tools
- Exposure to payments, fintech, accounting, or other complex regulated domains
What We Do
KEV Group provides the most comprehensive activity fund management solution enabling K-12 schools to manage every dollar efficiently, accurately, and consistently. By seamlessly integrating and automating all processes, the SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile activity funds. Over 17,000 schools across North America rely on SchoolCash to manage $3 billion+ in activity funds annually.
