Head of UX

Kijiji is the #1 online classifieds site in Canada and one of Canada's top 10 most-visited digital sites. We reach nearly half of Canadian internet users monthly. We're a leader in helping users find and trade goods and services in their communities, including Autos, Real Estate and Jobs. We're proud of our engaged, results-oriented and collaborative team and were recently named one of the top Toronto Tech Employer Brands.  Kijiji is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 40+ products in 14 countries. What you'll do & Who you are As the Head of UX, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall user experience across our digital products and platforms. You will lead a talented team of designers & researchers and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive the design vision, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our business objectives and user needs. What You'll Do:  Provide strategic direction & leadership to the UX team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Work with our leadership team to develop and communicate a compelling UX vision, strategy and roadmap that aligns with our overall product goals  Collaborate with product, technology and other stakeholders to to integrate user centric design principles throughout the product lifecycle  Drive the creation of innovative and user-friendly design solutions, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to keep our products at the forefront of user experience. Who You Are:  Proven experience as a User Experience leader with a strong track record and a portfolio of successful projects In-depth knowledge of UX methodologies, design thinking, and user-centred design principles Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a high-performing design team Previous experience or strong affinity within Ecommerce, Media, and/or Marketplaces Knowledge or experience within Automotive, Real Estate, or Jobs industries Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:An attractive Base Salary Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) An excellent Equity program. This role plays a key part to the success of the organisation and therefore you will receive a piece of Adevinta every 6 months Employee Stock Purchase Program with a match from Adevinta Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moonwell why not! just make sure you have internet connection! A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ️Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you. Discover your purpose at Adevinta Be part of an organisation that is making a positive difference in the world. Together, we're supporting the circular economy and creating a more sustainable future by helping millions of people find perfect matches on our trusted marketplaces. Why Join Adevinta? Our marketplaces support the circular economy, helping to reduce plastic waste, items sent to landfill and carbon footprints all around the world. By joining Adevinta, you'll be helping to build a more sustainable future. FAQ There are lots to find out about working at Adevinta, so here are our answers to the most popular questions.

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