Simon Désilets
About Simon Désilets
Simon Désilets is a UI System Designer based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with a background in UI design and web integration. He has worked for various companies, including Intact and Bkom Studios, and has a strong focus on maintaining design system cohesion and facilitating design collaboration.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Simon Désilets currently serves as a UI System Designer at Intact Financial Corporation, a position he has held since 2023 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Prior to this role, he worked as a UI Designer II from 2020 to 2022 and as a Software Developer II from 2016 to 2020. In his current role, he is responsible for organizing and leading bi-monthly design system community meetings, ensuring effective communication among designers. He also updates and creates internal documentation for the design system, focusing on consistency and clarity across its components.
Previous Experience in UI Design and Web Integration
Before joining Intact, Simon worked at Bkom Studios as a Concepteur UI for eight months in 2022. He also gained experience as a web integrator at World Web Vision from 2014 to 2015 and at Pénéga from 2015 to 2016. His early career included a multimedia internship at IRSST in 2014. These roles contributed to his expertise in UI design and web integration, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of design systems.
Education and Expertise
Simon Désilets studied at Collège de Maisonneuve, where he completed a Diplôme d'études collégiales in Techniques d'intégration multimédia from 2011 to 2014. He also attended Collège Mont-Royal, achieving a Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) from 2006 to 2011. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in multimedia integration and design principles, which he applies in his current role.
Design System Management and Best Practices
In his role as UI System Designer, Simon is responsible for establishing Figma collection structures for new teams, facilitating efficient design collaboration. He conducts analysis and research on best design practices and tools, contributing to the organization and effectiveness of his team and the broader company. His focus on design system cohesion includes managing elements such as colors, typography, and components.