UX/UI Specialist for Can’t Wait to Learn

Partos; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization that aims to provide quality education to children in conflict-affected areas. As a UX/UI Specialist, you will play a crucial role in localizing educational games, ensuring they are engaging and accessible for children in Jordan. This position offers the opportunity to lead design efforts, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with a diverse team to create impactful digital learning experiences. With a focus on user-centered design, you will leverage your expertise in gamification and accessibility to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. If you're passionate about education and design, this role is your chance to contribute to a vital cause while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development

Meaningful Impact

Global Reach

Collaborative Workplace

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a UI/UX Lead role or 3+ years as a Senior UI/UX Designer.
• Deep understanding of user research techniques and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and testing with the target demographic.
• Oversee the design process for educational games and digital platforms.

Skills

User-Centered Design (UCD)

Gamification Principles

Information Architecture (IA)

Visual Communication

Mobile-First Design

Localization Design

Design for Education

Iterative Design Process

Prototyping & Wireframing

UI/UX Testing Tools

Tools

Figma

Jira

Google Workspace

UsabilityHub

Hotjar

Maze

Miro

Confluence

Abstract

Unity

Job description

UX/UI Specialist for Can’t Wait to Learn

• Location: To be determined
• Hours per week: 40

War Child is looking for:

An experienced UX/UI specialist to adapt our successful maths and literacy game for children in conflict-affected areas. The primary task is to localize the existing Ukrainian version for the Jordanian context.

Project Overview:

The Can’t Wait to Learn (CWTL) project is a pioneering initiative that leverages technology to deliver high-quality education to children in conflict-affected areas. The project uses digital game-based learning to provide children with access to effective and engaging educational resources, even in challenging environments.

Your Mission:

• Research: Conduct user research and testing with the target demographic.
• Lead UI/UX Design: Oversee the design process for educational games and related digital platforms.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior designers, sharing knowledge and ensuring quality.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with developers, game designers, and project managers to translate creative concepts into functional designs.
• Technical Communication: Explain design principles and provide actionable feedback to the team.
• Tool Mastery: Utilize Figma, Jira, and Google Workspace effectively in your workflows.
• Optimize User Experience: Ensure the user journey is intuitive and delightful, focusing on children’s engagement and accessibility.

Your Profile:

• Native Ukrainian speaker.
• Proficient in English for smooth communication with international colleagues and understanding documentation.
• Experience:
  • 1+ year in a UI/UX Lead role, or 3+ years as a Senior UI/UX Designer.
• Design Expertise:
  • User-Centered Design (UCD): Deep understanding of user research techniques, including persona development, user journey mapping, and empathy mapping.
  • Gamification Principles: Knowledge of incorporating gamification elements to boost engagement and retention, especially for children.
  • Information Architecture (IA): Expertise in organizing and structuring content for optimal navigation and usability.
  • Visual Communication: Strong skills in typography, iconography, color theory, and layout design tailored for children.
  • Mobile-First Design: Expertise in creating designs optimized for mobile devices, especially for Android tablets.
  • Localization Design: Understanding of adapting UI/UX for Ukrainian and other culturally diverse audiences.
  • Design for Education: Experience with educational or serious games design, ensuring an intuitive and effective learning experience.
  • Iterative Design Process: Ability to implement an Agile or Lean UX approach, iterating based on feedback and data.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Strong ability to present designs and rationales clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving in Constraints: Expertise in balancing creative design with technical and resource limitations.

Technical Skills:

• Prototyping & Wireframing: Advanced proficiency in Figma for creating detailed wireframes, prototypes, and design systems.
• Design Systems: Ability to create, manage, and implement scalable design systems across projects.
• UI/UX Testing Tools: Familiarity with UsabilityHub, Hotjar, or Maze for gathering user feedback and testing prototypes.
• Proficiency with tools such as Miro, Jira, and Confluence for cross-functional collaboration.
• Version Control for Design: Experience managing design file versions using tools like Abstract or Figma’s Version History.
• Basic Frontend Knowledge (Bonus): Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to understand implementation constraints and facilitate better communication with developers.
• Game Design Integration: Knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar game engines for understanding asset integration.
• Animation and Interaction Design: Experience with creating animations and micro-interactions using After Effects, Lottie, or Figma’s Smart Animate.
• Accessibility Standards: Expertise in designing for WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance.
• Data-Driven Design: Ability to interpret analytics and user feedback to refine designs effectively.

Work Style & Soft Skills:

• Passion for mentoring less experienced colleagues.
• Strong communication skills to explain design principles and offer practical advice.
• Stress-resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer:

• Location: We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is based in multiple countries, and preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
• Salary and Benefits: Are in line with your residing country and contracting office; we offer local packages.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization.

Why You Should Apply:

• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by January 1, 2025. Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and cover letter by using the provided hyperlink.

We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.

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By submitting your application, you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be grounds for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.

War Child is an international organisation, and we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

The safety of children and youth is paramount and essential to War Child’s work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk, this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

Disclaimer:

• Only applications received via our website are processed.
• If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
• It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

About War Child:

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming, and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards, and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.