Web Designer

Turtle Island Staffing; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Web Designer to conduct user research, develop wireframes, and collaborate with developers. Responsibilities include creating interactive prototypes and usability testing. The ideal candidate has strong skills in UI design and experience in Agile methodologies. This position requires a commitment to improving usability and accessibility in web applications.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting user research through interviews and surveys.
• Proficiency in creating wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Ability to collaborate with developers on design implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and create user personas.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with developers and conduct usability testing.

Skills

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Usability testing

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

UI design

Data analysis

Job description

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.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

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.