User Experience Designer (12 Month Contract)

TVO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TVO Media Education Group seeks a passionate UX Designer to enhance digital learning experiences. This role involves collaboration, user research, and creating engaging digital products. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and continuous growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a UX designer.
• Understanding of usability principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand user experience goals.
• Create site maps, wireframes, and mock-ups.
• Participate in user research activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

University degree

Job description

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UX Designer

Join TVO Media Education Group as a UX Designer and contribute to transforming digital learning and media landscapes. We are looking for someone passionate about user experience design to collaborate across teams and create engaging, accessible digital products.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with teams to understand their user experience goals, focusing on usability and engagement.
2. Create site maps, wireframes, labeling and navigation systems, search systems, mock-ups, and other artifacts.
3. Design user experiences for assigned portions of TVO digital products in accordance with style guides.
4. Develop storyboards and layouts for creative visual content.
5. Participate in user research activities, including interviews, surveys, prototype testing, and data analysis.
6. Write technical summaries, creative documents, and reports.
7. Work with Product Managers, Web and Mobile Developers, and QA Analysts to deliver the user experience.
8. Create and maintain specifications and documentation.
9. Learn and adapt to new practices, techniques, and technologies.
10. Ensure accessibility compliance and best practices across departments.
11. Establish and adhere to user experience standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
12. Stay updated on trends and emerging techniques in information design.

Qualifications

• University degree with 1-3 years of experience as a UX designer.
• Understanding of usability principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly to business and user audiences.
• Interest in emerging technologies and research.
• Alignment with TVO's values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust, and Respect.

About TVO.me & You

We are a learning organization committed to continuous growth. We foster peer-to-peer learning, workshops, and lunch-and-learns. Our team is dedicated to innovation in digital media and learning. We offer benefits, hybrid work options, and vacation pay.

At TVO.me, collaboration and adaptability are core. We value diversity and support all team members, whether newcomers or veterans. Join us and maybe even meet Polkaroo!

Join Us

TVO Media Education Group is funded by the Province of Ontario and supported by sponsors and donors. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Please submit your application by May 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Even if you don't meet all criteria, tell us your story—we're eager to hear from you.

Learn more about us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/.

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