Sr. Front-End Designers

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for Sr. Front-End Designers who will work as part of cross-functional program review or product delivery teams. These teams work collaboratively and collectively participate in a full range of activities including field research, backlog definition and refinement, and sprint planning and execution. Digital transformation projects review the current state of services, identify future opportunities, and then deliver new services that are efficient, effective, and affordable.

Responsibilities:

• Creative, evidence-based front-end design solutions for digital service delivery. Solutions must be aligned with corporate design methods and standards.

• Foundational design of artifacts on a variety of platforms and fidelities, such as prototypes and wireframes, design pattern libraries and components, graphic design style guides, and fully documented build-ready design specifications.

• Plans for design research components.

• Justifiable recommendations for design decisions to ensure alignment of project teams, program areas, and senior management.

• Participation in agile project management processes and ceremonies such as sprint planning, sprint review, demos, and retrospectives.

• Usability test plans and reports evaluating the effectiveness of current and future designs.

• Analysis and recommendations on design accessibility to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Front-End Designer designing and enhancing services across web and other digital channels.

• 2 years of experience developing UX artifacts such as streamlined scenarios, storyboards, wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.

• 2 years of experience working within a cross-functional product team in an Agile environment.

• 2 years of experience building and maintaining component libraries and design systems.

• 2 years of experience exploring multiple design solutions for features or problems and visually communicating those solutions through sketches, user flows, wireframes, functional prototypes, or high-fidelity designs.

• 2 years of experience in production design for multiple digital devices (web, mobile, etc.) or complex enterprise applications.

• 2 years of experience applying accessibility standards and principles, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

• 2 years of experience using current methodologies and design thinking to improve service experiences.

• 2 years of experience using frontend design tools such as Axure, Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.

• 2 years of experience working as a Front-End Designer on projects comparable in size and complexity to service innovation, program review, or digital transformation initiatives.

• 2 years of experience working within a dedicated public sector digital office.

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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: 12455