Location: Vancouver, BC (In-Person or Remote)
Role Overview:
We're looking for a passionate, experienced UX Strategist to join our team and collaborate closely with our UX Team Lead. In this full-time role, based out of our Vancouver headquarters (with remote options depending on the candidate), you will lead UX research, design, and strategy efforts to ensure our digital projects meet user needs and exceed client expectations. You'll work cross-functionally with design, development, content, and QA teams to keep projects on scope and on schedule.
What you will do
- UX Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough UX research — including analytics, information architecture, taxonomy, and heuristic evaluations to inform design decisions.
- User & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate internal and external interviews and workshops to surface user journeys, content requirements, and UX opportunities.
- Story Development: Translate research insights into actionable job stories or user stories.
- Reporting & Recommendations: Assist in creating detailed reports and providing strategic recommendations.
- Wireframing: Develop wireframes of varying fidelity based on project needs, ensuring they are user-focused and intuitive, balancing module and template decisions against project requirements, scope, and timeline.
- Client Consultation: Guide clients through key UX decisions and trade-offs to ensure websites and platforms meet requirements, timelines, and budgets.
- Validation: Conduct navigation tests, user tests, and card sorting exercises to validate design concepts.
- Collaboration: Work closely with designers and developers to assess the feasibility of UX and IA decisions before the design phase begins.
- Internal Alignment: Liaise with project managers and broader teams to ensure UX recommendations align with project scope and timelines.
- Best Practices Consultation: Provide ongoing consultation on UX best practices throughout the design, development, and QA phases.
- Industry Trends Leadership: Stay current on industry trends and help guide the broader team in adopting the latest UX methodologies.
- Internal Meetings & Ideation: Participate in planning and design reviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in UX research, design, and strategy
- Strong understanding of information architecture
- Proficiency in Figma and user testing methodologies
- Familiarity with Atomic Design principles, including components, modules, and templates
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Up-to-date knowledge of UX industry trends and best practices
- Experience working with large clients and managing complex projects
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and SEO best practices
Who You Are
- A thoughtful, empathic communicator who balances creative and analytical thinking
- Proactively organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable leading and supporting both internal and client-facing meetings and workshops
- Able to work both collaboratively and independently
- Deeply curious and energized by the work
Compensation & Benefits:
- $70,000–$90,000 CAD annually, based on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Opt-in Group RRSP
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative, innovative work environment
- Remote work negotiable depending on experience
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, please apply below. To help us get to know you beyond your resume, include a brief note on three things that make your approach to UX unique.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
Takt is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We hire based on skills, experience, and attitude — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
What We Do
At Takt®, we believe bold ideas have the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Since 2012, we’ve been building more than brands—we’ve been creating movements. Takt® is an independent, award-winning creative agency based in Canada, known for bringing clarity to complexity and turning vision into reality. Our work begins with a question: What story do you want to tell? From there, we craft cohesive brand narratives that flow seamlessly across every touchpoint—websites, campaigns, and content that don’t just make an impact but build momentum. Whether it’s redefining a company’s identity or building digital platforms that inspire action, we thrive on creating work that is as meaningful as it is beautiful. We partner with organizations that have the courage to lead. Our clients include iconic names like NYU, NHLPA, UBC, CBC, Amazon, and Alphabet—businesses that understand the value of bold thinking and purposeful storytelling. They trust us not just to meet their expectations but to elevate their vision, pushing boundaries to create something unforgettable. What sets us apart is how we weave clarity, creativity, and strategy into every project. We believe strong narratives are the foundation of every great brand, and when those narratives align with design and technology, they become transformational. Our goal is not just to build brands but to create lasting emotional connections—experiences that move people and turn audiences into advocates. As an independent agency, we pride ourselves on agility, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to craft. From the first conversation to the final deliverable, our team of strategists, designers, and storytellers work as an extension of your own, helping you define your purpose, share your story, and amplify your impact. Because at Takt®, we know the best brands don’t just tell their story—they live it. Let’s build something bold together.
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