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On behalf of our public sector client, We are seeking a Sr. UX/UI Designer for a long-term contract This position will play a vital role in supporting the Digital Experience Platform solution by supporting the overall conceptual design, look and feel of a University web site. You will conceive, design and specify user experiences that deliver a cohesive and unique experience to visitors of web sites. They will support the design, specification and layout of site structures and pages to deliver required content while supporting a cohesive overall user experience. UI/UX designers will produce designs that comply with and exemplify Humber brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the user experience (UX) design of the University web sites and the optimization of interactions between the target audience, the product/service, and the channel used to access this product/service (e.g. the website accessed through a laptop or phone, chat service) 

• Support the overall design of user experiences to deliver business goals, including interactions, interfaces and overall solution and process flow

• Lead workshops and one one-on-one sessions with both business and technical staff to elicit and user document requirements, identify desired user experiences and review and provide feedback on prototypes and creative composites

• Facilitate the exploration and definition of personas and user journeys in order to support and understand optimal experiences and interactions

• Design, develop and validate workflows and prototypes to ensure optimal solution design

• Design and support the development of appropriate user interfaces that are optimized for effective usability and interaction

• Maintain web accessibility standards and incorporate specific design elements to meet these requirements

• Conceive, design and maintain site maps, wireframes, prototypes, style guides, user flows to support the defined interactions and journeys

• Strong consulting expertise and the ability to independently identify, investigate and recommend appropriate approaches and strategies

Education:

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Graphic Design or a related field

Experience:

• At least five years of hands-on experience in a variety of projects across different platforms

• A minimum of three years of progressive experience in designing, developing and optimizing user experiences and user interfaces for web content\

Required Skills:

• Deep expertise in the identification and development of personas and user journeys and the design of meaningful and optimal user experiences

• Demonstrated expertise in designing effective experiences and interactions in support of large, complex enterprise solutions

• Extensive experience creating wireframes, prototypes, creative composites, storyboards, user flows, etc.

• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InVision, UXPin, Quartz

• Experience in designing sites hosted on leading Digital Experience Platform /CMS systems 

• Experience with designing and developing sites for Drupal 10, Drupal multisite and Acquia Site Studio is highly desirable

• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent active listening skills

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

• Experience working in an agile mode of operations

• Experience managing work in Microsoft Azure DevOps

• Higher education or public sector experience is highly desirable

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About Affinity: 

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 11517

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