User Experience (UX/UI) Designer

User Experience (UX/UI) Designer

Reports to: Website Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Design Intuitive User Interfaces: Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that enhance user interaction and satisfaction, focusing on usability.
• Conduct Usability Testing: Gather user feedback through testing sessions, analyzing results to make informed design decisions that improve user experience.
• Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with developers to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with technical constraints, maintaining open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create Design Documentation: Maintain comprehensive design specifications to guide implementation and ensure consistency across products.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work that demonstrates design skills and user-centered approaches.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma) and prototyping tools to create compelling designs.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct user research and testing to gather feedback and improve designs, incorporating insights into the design process.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, advocating for user needs effectively.

Certifications:

• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
• UX Design Certification (e.g., from Nielsen Norman Group or Interaction Design Foundation)
• Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Technology Department

BGH Cloud Lab, Technology, Infrastructure, Onboarding/Offboarding

The technology department within the BGH Foundation organization is instrumental in harnessing the power of technology to enhance the organization's efficiency and productivity. They manage the technology infrastructure, ensuring that the network, hardware, and software systems are well-maintained and up-to-date. This includes safeguarding data, implementing cybersecurity measures, and troubleshooting IT issues. Moreover, the technology department plays a key role in onboarding and offboarding personnel, streamlining the integration of new team members with access to necessary resources and managing the transition of departing employees to protect sensitive information. Their role is pivotal in maintaining the technological backbone that empowers the nonprofit to effectively pursue its mission and make a positive impact on its communities.

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