UI/UX Designer

Job Summary.

UI/UX Designer

Key Responsibilities:

1. User-Centered Design

• Create user personas, journey maps, and wireframes based on user research.
• Conduct usability tests to validate design choices and iterate based on feedback.

2. UI/UX Design

• Design playful, interactive, and visually appealing user interfaces for children and educators.
• Develop design prototypes that bring gamified elements like badges, leaderboards, and animations to life.
• Ensure accessibility and usability for diverse users, including children of varying ages.

3. Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and curriculum designers to align designs with educational objectives.
• Collaborate with game designers and illustrators to incorporate engaging visual elements.

4. Creative Problem-Solving

• Identify design challenges and propose innovative solutions to enhance user engagement and learning outcomes.

5. Design Systems & Consistency

• Develop and maintain design systems, guidelines, and reusable components to ensure consistency across the app.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in UI/UX design, preferably with children-focused apps or games.

• Design Skills:

• Strong portfolio showcasing playful and engaging UI/UX designs.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Knowledge of animation and interaction design principles.

• User Research:

• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying feedback.

• Soft Skills:

• Creativity, empathy, and a passion for designing for children.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in gamified app design.
• Familiarity with cognitive and developmental principles in childrens learning.
• Basic knowledge of front-end development to collaborate effectively with developers.