Senior User Interface Designer

User Interface Designers guide the research, selection, design and implementation of user interfaces to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience. Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of: • User experience disciplines and how they support/interact with interaction design • Industry best practice in digital design and inclusive accessible design trends, techniques and tools • Business systems and tools • Experience (typically 2+ years) in User Interface design, with a proven track record. Key duties and responsibilities Duties may include some or all of the following: • Apply user centre/user experience design (UX) methodology and techniques to create simple, effective and accessible solutions that meet agency standards and guidelines • Develop and ensure the continual enhancement of quality and consistency in products, patterns and process design • Provide complex technical advice on usability principles • Define and analyse complex user needs, business requirements and iterate and improve design solutions to meet business requirements • Create and maintain relevant user interface (UI) design assets, frameworks and governance • Undertake rapid and iterative prototyping, using agency prototyping tools • Transform static design assets into dynamic and interactive code structures. • Establish and govern a UI component library/design system (components, tokens, guidelines and documentation) to drive consistency and reduce rework • Manage workshops, discussions and facilitate the design of the service through collaboration with stakeholders • Organise, undertake and report on user research and useability testing to validate design with users to inform iterations and improvements Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Visualise data: Level 2 (DCF) Can readily produce a range of data visualisation outputs (including complex graphs and map visualisations) and can critically assess and enhance those produced by others Can select the most appropriate medium to visualise data Desirable criteria 1. Programming/software development: Level 3 (SFIA) Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors moderately complex programs/scripts. Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result. Monitors and reports on progress. Identifies issues related to software development activities. Proposes practical solutions to resolve issues. Collaborates in reviews of work with others as appropriate. 2. User experience evaluation: Level 5 (SFIA) Manages user experience evaluation of systems, products, services or devices. Assures that the security, usability and accessibility requirements have been met and that required practices have been followed. Advises on what to evaluate, the type of evaluation to use and the extent of user involvement required. Works iteratively with design teams to ensure that feedback from the evaluation is understood and acted upon by designers and developers. Advises on the achievement of required usability and accessibility levels of specific designs or prototypes. Prioritises input for future user research. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 02 Weeks 00 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia