| TASKS:  ·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX researcher, content strategist, and developers, to translate user needs into design solutions
·       Develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs for the childcare hub website
·       Conduct prototype testing for new features, analyze findings, and develop design recommendations accordingly
·       Collaborate with a content strategist to develop the overall content design strategy and enhance user experience 
| MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
 
 Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
·       At least 8 years of proven experience in user experience design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful user-friendly consumer facing solutions.
 ·       Candidate’s resume MUST include a link to portfolio.
 ·       Strong sense of visual design and styling including typography, spacing and use of layout
·       Proficiency in Figma with demonstrated experience in independently creating end-to-end design solutions
·       Strong understanding of user-centered design processes, including the ability to map users’ digital journeys, mock-up low to high-fidelity, and create testable prototypes that enhance usability and accessibility
·       Ability to synthesize user research and data insights into design hypotheses and solutions
·       Ability to receive and synthesize teammates’ feedback to improve designs Experience working with product and content strategists to translate outlines and requirements into design solutions
·       Experience working with developers to test out prototypes and conduct visual quality assurance to ensure that digital products were built the way they were intended
·       Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly to partners and cross-functional teams in non-technical language
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| DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 
 |  The successful candidate is expected, but not required to possess the following: 
·       Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Design or UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science) 
·       Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and content strategists to deliver user-centered products and services
 ·       Experience working in public sector or alongside government partners
 ·       Strong ability to drive design projects from concept to implementation, with a comprehensive knowledge of design and design research methodologies
 ·       Experience conducting usability testing or assisting in its implementation, with strong analytical skills to interpret user data and translate research insights into actionable design recommendations 
·       Familiarity working within limited design systems, adapting and extending existing components to meet user needs while considering technical feasibility
 ·       Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices in design to ensure inclusivity for all users 
·       Exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion work in design practice and past projects, with ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the city