User Interface Designer

Trigyn has a contractual opportunity for a UI/UX Designer. This resource will be working Remotely.

Job Description:

The UI/UX Designer shall support the client project “Just transitions in vulnerable places – digital solutions for climate resilient informal areas and climate smart urban recovery of communities affected by crisis” in their efforts to developing map-based web applications and urban data platforms for evidence-based and participatory decision making in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda, focusing on communities in Ukraine.

Scope of Work:

• Collaborate with the development team to design a user-friendly geospatial platform

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity prototypes for geospatial platforms functionalities, including data visualization, analysis and map-based interfaces, to ensure a seamless user experience

• Collaborate with software developers, data scientists, other designers and project management team

• Assess and incorporate new technologies and methodologies to enhance application performance and capabilities

• Conduct user interviews and surveys to understand user needs and pain points.

• Analyze user feedback to inform design decisions

• Create high-fidelity prototypes using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for the geospatial platform.

• Ensure consistency in design elements, such as color schemes, typography, and iconography

• Design and implement map-based data visualization features, including heat maps and choropleth maps.

• Ensure that visualizations are clear, informative, and easy to interpret

• Conduct usability testing sessions to gather feedback on the prototypes.

• Iterate on designs based on user feedback and testing results

• Participate in regular team meetings and design reviews

• Create and maintain design documentation, including style guides and design specifications.

• Provide detailed annotations and guidelines for developer

Competencies:

Bachelor's or higher degree, in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or a directly related field or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in UiUx design with a strong portfolio around Geospatial projects and use cases.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar

• Strong understanding of human-centered and user-centered design principles.

• Experience creating high-fidelity prototypes.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience with designing user-friendly, scalable and secure applications

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an interest in finding technical and innovative solutions for urban development issues.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to an agile development process and interacting with frontend developers, data scientists, and other team members.

• Experience with digital development in Ukraine is an asset

• Experience with geospatial platforms or data visualization is an asset

Languages:

- English (required)

- Ukrainian (desirable)