Senior UI/UX Designer to support a development initiative in the public sector

Our valued public client is in need of a Senior Secret cleared UI/UX Designer to assist with the development of a product within an agile environment. The resource will integrate with the development team and be hands on in producing mock ups, creating user flows and conducting usability testing. 

Responisbilities: 

• Gather user requirements and produce/update user story documentation and design specifications;
• Work with product owners to create product backlogs; 
• Using qualitative and quantitative data, create user stories, profiles, personas, empathy maps, service blueprints and journey maps to support user-centric development of digital solutions;
• Architect application navigation and content flow and produce sitemaps and workflow diagrams;
• Create prototypes and other UX deliverables at a high level of quality and in compliance with branding and style guidelines;
• Plan and conduct user research;
• Create usability testing plans and conduct usability testing sessions with clients and users;
• Lead projects of limited scope or components of larger projects;
• Produce and/or update UX documentation for new applications or for updates (enhancements and bug fixes) of existing applications;

Must Haves: 

• Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 
• Experience designing user interfaces for digital solutions.
• Experience planning and conducting user research

Nice to Haves: 

• UX certification from an accredited UX organization
• Degree or diploma in in visual design, communications, web design or psychology