Intermediate Product Designer
About ANVIL
ANVIL is a trusted partner in the defence industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness. We extend our expertise to public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations, accelerating mission-critical decision-making through analytical tools, automations, and game-changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.
Job Type: Full Time Remote (Hybrid option available for those in the Ottawa area - 55 Murray Street Office)
Total Compensation: CAD $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 base salary - Placement within range based on experience and qualifications
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy at ANVIL. We are actively hiring for this role
Role (Description)
We're looking for a Product Designer with solid UI and UX design skills who is eager to contribute to our defence and public safety technology platform. You'll work closely with engineering teams and a senior designer to translate client requirements into intuitive, mission-critical interfaces — designing features that support intelligence production workflows including search, geospatial visualization, entity analysis, and data-rich operational tools.
You'll collaborate with product management and engineering teams to understand use cases, participate in defining workflows and storyboards, and produce wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. You'll actively contribute to product brainstorming, interaction design, and visual design sessions, helping shape how defence and public safety professionals interact with analytical tools, data fusion capabilities, and automation features.
You'll be designing for technically sophisticated users operating under pressure in high-stakes environments, with guidance and mentorship from a senior designer.
Our learning-oriented culture is transparent, fun, and strongly encourages work-life balance.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 3–5 years of professional product design experience in primarily web platforms, with a portfolio demonstrating user-centred design process and strong end-to-end solutions
- Experience participating in user research activities such as observation, interviews, and usability testing, and incorporating findings into design work
- Experience designing for complex, data-intensive, or enterprise applications — ideally involving dashboards, analytical workflows, or information-rich interfaces
- Experience working in agile environments, collaborating with product managers and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
- Experience contributing to design systems, including using and helping maintain component libraries and interaction patterns
- Demonstrated ability to design for users who need to accomplish complex tasks efficiently
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar platforms
- Ability to articulate design rationale and logic to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Solid knowledge of visual design principles and best practices for data-heavy applications
- Understanding of brand identity with ability to apply brand styles and interaction patterns consistently
- Familiarity with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support effective collaboration with engineering
- Good communication skills with the ability to present design solutions and incorporate feedback iteratively
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for defence, public safety, intelligence, cybersecurity, or other mission-critical applications
- Experience with data visualization, geospatial interfaces, or analytical workflow tools
- Familiarity with Design Thinking methodologies
- Background working with government customers or understanding compliance requirements
- Experience participating in design critiques and collaborative design sessions
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the end-to-end UX/UI design process for mission-critical features, working with engineering teams from discovery through implementation
- Translate client requirements into intuitive user experiences and detailed design specifications under the guidance of a senior designer
- Work closely with product management and engineering to understand use cases, define workflows, and produce wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes
- Actively contribute to product brainstorming, interaction design, and visual design sessions
- Apply brand identity consistently across designs, following established brand styles and interaction patterns
- Contribute to the maintenance and growth of our design system, ensuring visual consistency and reusable components
- Collaborate in an agile environment with product and development teams, presenting design concepts and incorporating feedback throughout the development cycle
- Work with front-end engineers to ensure design intent is preserved during implementation
- Support QA on releases to verify design fidelity, usability, and functionality before launch
- Participate in design critiques, offering and receiving constructive feedback to improve design quality
- Communicate design decisions clearly to team members and stakeholders
Why Join Us?
Our Mission
This is more than just a job; you'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to increase the safety and security of western democracies through the effective use of data. Our workplace is not just a job, it's a community of like-minded people working together to make a positive impact on the world we live in.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Flexible health benefits package through Equitable
- Industry-leading employer retirement contributions match
Work Environment
- Remote and Hybrid (Ottawa market) work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration
- Modern office in the historic Carriageway building in beautiful downtown Ottawa
- Access to downtown amenities, transit, and Ottawa's vibrant cultural scene
What You'll Experience
- Work alongside dedicated professionals who value excellence and collaboration
- Shape design practice and mentor growing talent
- Contribute to projects with real-world security impact
- Join a culture where your expertise and ideas matter
Application Process
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter. The application process will likely include:
- A preliminary call with our HR team which will be a chance for you to find out more about ANVIL and the role.
- An initial interview to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.
- A technical interview to assess your competencies.
Use of AI in Recruitment: ANVIL does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.
CompensationCAD $75,000.00 - $115,000.00
