Web Designer

Job Criteria: Client Department:
Government of Canada;
Role:
Web Designer;
No. of days of Original

Contract:

240 days (2 years);
Level of Effort (PT/FT):
As and when required;
Date of Original Contract End:
Approximately January 31, 2028;
Option Periods (if applicable): 4 options for 240 days (1 year) each;
Security Clearance:
Top Secret;
Language Requirement:
English;
Location of Work: 1929 Ogilvie, Gloucester, ON K1J 0B9; some offsite;
Travel: N/A

The contractor must perform the following tasks:

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create user personas and journey maps to better understand user needs and behaviors.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the feasibility of implementation of designs within Angular-based applications.
• Design and refine UI components, ensuring consistency with existing design systems.
• Conduct usability and A/B testing, iterating designs based on user feedback and analytics data.
• Provide documentation and guidelines for UX patterns and best practices within the project.
• Work closely with front-end developers to refine user interface interactions, being mindful of scope creep and product deadlines.
• Optimize the usability and accessibility of web applications following industry standards.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

The contractor must deliver the following:

• User research reports, upon demand, including findings and recommendations for improving usability.
• Wireframes and mockups outlining the proposed user interface designs.
• Interactive prototypes demonstrating key user flows and interactions.
• Usability testing results and action plans for iterative improvements.
• Finalized design assets and UI specifications for developers to implement.
• UX documentation and style guides to ensure consistency in design and usability.
• Updated design system components as needed for new features and improvements.

Handoff and knowledge transfer documentation for future UX continuity.