User Experience Designer

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented UX Designer to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract to create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.

The ideal candidate leads the end-to-end design process—from deep-dive research to high-fidelity implementation. You will be a champion for user needs, ensuring our products are not only visually stunning but also accessible, functional, and grounded in data.

• End-to-End Design:
  Lead the UX process from initial discovery and research to final developer handoff.
• User Research:
  Conduct interviews, usability testing, and competitive analysis to ground design decisions in evidence.
• Artifact Creation:
  Develop user personas, journey maps, information architecture, and wireframes.
• Prototyping:
  Build interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups for stakeholder review and testing.
• Design Systems:
  Establish and maintain scalable design systems and style guides.
• Advocacy:
  Present and defend design decisions to stakeholders while iterating based on user feedback and analytics.
• Inclusivity:
  Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7+ years in UX/UI design.
• Portfolio:
  Mandatory portfolio demonstrating a clear UX process, problem-solving journey, and successful project outcomes.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related field.

Research & Strategy

• Methodologies:
  Qualitative and quantitative research, A/B testing, and analytics interpretation.
• Strategy:
  Persona development, user journey mapping, and comprehensive information architecture.
• Frameworks:
  Design Thinking, User-Centered Design (UCD), and Lean UX practices.

Design Tools & Software

• Primary:
  Figma (Industry standard), Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Prototyping:
  Figma Prototyping, Proto Pie, Principle, or Axure RP.
• Research Tools:
  Optimal Workshop, , Hotjar, Maze, or Lookback.
• Handoff:
  Zeplin or Figma Dev Mode.

Accessibility (A11y)

• Standards:
  Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA compliance.
• Design:
  Mastery of color contrast, screen reader compatibility, and keyboard navigation.
• Testing:
  Proficiency with accessibility audit tools like WAVE or Axe.

• Empathy: A deep-seated commitment to user advocacy.
• Communication:
  Ability to articulate complex design rationale to non-design stakeholders.
• Collaboration:
  
  Comfortable facilitating design sprints and workshops in a cross-functional environment.

• Motion Design:
  Skills in After Effects or Principle.
• Technical:
  Basic front-end knowledge (HTML/CSS) to better collaborate with developers.
• Specialization:
  Experience in Data Visualization or Voice UI (VUI).
• Certifications:
  
  Certified accessibility specialist (CPACC, WAS).

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Extensions are subject to business needs and individual performance.