User Interface / Visual Designer (UI/UX)

TL;DR

User Interface / Visual Designer (UI/UX): Shaping and refining the visual language of desktop, web, and mobile platforms with an accent on creating cohesive, accessible, and visually compelling interfaces. Focus on translating requirements into layouts, design systems, components, and production-ready assets while ensuring brand alignment and intuitive interaction.

Location: Remote (Canada, US, and Europe). Applicants must reside in and have permanent work authorization for these countries. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Salary: $72,000 - $85,000 USD annually (US); $72,000 - $82,000 CAD annually (Canada)

Company

hirify.global (MZLA) is a small but growing product company of 50+ people, home to Thunderbird, an open-source email and productivity platform empowering over 20 million users worldwide.

What you will do

• Create and refine high-fidelity layouts and UI components for desktop, web, and mobile.
• Build interactive prototypes, starting from low-fidelity wireframes when needed.
• Deliver visually appealing, accessible interfaces aligned with user needs and brand guidelines.
• Translate designs into implementation-ready specifications and assets for front-end development.
• Work within and contribute to design systems, component libraries, and style guides.
• Identify visual design issues, extract insights from feedback, and propose solutions in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in user interface / visual design with increasing responsibility.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating high-fidelity layouts, UI components, and prototypes.
• Experience working on multi-platform products and contributing to scalable design systems.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., color contrast, typography) and applying them to create inclusive interfaces.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design, visual communication, or human–computer interaction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a geographically distributed team.

Nice to have

• Ability to design clear, cohesive icons and icon sets.
• Experience creating 2D illustrations (empty states, onboarding).
• Experience producing on-brand marketing assets for digital and print.
• Comfort writing or refining short in-product copy.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean Startup methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work and schedule flexibility.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program and Monthly Remote Work Stipend.
• Annual Professional Development Stipend and access to Udemy Learning Platform.
• 24 days PTO per year, plus your birthday, year-end company shutdown, and 9 Wellbeing Days.
• 401(k) / RRSP Contributions, Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave and Sick Days.