Job Posting Organization: Action Lab for Development is a dedicated organization focused on advancing education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs and newcomers in Canada. Established as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta in 2024, the organization has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, which reflects its commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The organization operates with a mission that includes five key objectives aimed at providing tools and opportunities for creative innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling networking and training activities, educating about fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement in volunteering. Action Lab for Development aims to positively impact local innovators, including newcomers who may face challenges related to integration and starting life in a new environment. The organization emphasizes the importance of access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, as a powerful tool for these individuals to turn their experiences into practical solutions that benefit their communities.
Job Overview: The position of UX/UI Designer Support involves contributing to the enhancement of the MoralityCode Mobile App, which is an innovative ethical decision-making tool. This app integrates moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, cultural anthropology, and a health-informed ethical model to guide users through complex moral dilemmas. The current phase of the project focuses on improving user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design to ensure that the app is intuitive, empathetic, accessible, and visually engaging. Each volunteer will be assigned a distinct area of enhancement, ensuring clarity and measurable impact. The role requires volunteers to build upon existing designs and make them more effective for a global audience, enhancing user engagement and ensuring that the app communicates complex moral and emotional concepts clearly.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities for the UX/UI Designer Support position are divided between two volunteers. Volunteer 1, focusing on User Experience (UX), will conduct a complete UX audit of the application, create prioritized implementation recommendations for accessibility and usability, design an AI-driven personalized journey recommendation system, and develop testing and quality assurance workflows for all interactive components. Volunteer 2, focusing on User Interface (UI), will implement advanced guest-to-registered-user migration workflows, build analytics dashboards for monitoring engagement trends, and enhance backend workflow automation to improve operational efficiency. Each volunteer will work on distinct tasks to ensure accountability and measurable impact in their respective areas of focus.
Required Qualifications: The required qualifications for the UX/UI Designer Support position include a strong understanding of user experience and user interface design principles, familiarity with ethical decision-making frameworks, and experience in conducting UX audits. Volunteers should possess skills in creating user journey maps, designing intuitive interfaces, and implementing analytics for user engagement. Additionally, knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in UI design is essential. Volunteers should be able to work collaboratively in a remote environment and demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Action Lab for Development.
Educational Background: Candidates for the UX/UI Designer Support position should ideally have a background in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Formal education in UX/UI design or equivalent practical experience is preferred. A portfolio showcasing previous design work and projects related to user experience and interface design will be beneficial for applicants.
Experience: The position requires volunteers to have prior experience in UX/UI design, particularly in enhancing mobile applications. Experience with ethical decision-making tools or similar projects will be an advantage. Volunteers should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and have a track record of successfully completing design projects that focus on user engagement and accessibility.
Languages: While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory for effective communication within the team and understanding project requirements. Additional languages may be considered beneficial, especially if they align with the target audience of the MoralityCode app.
Additional Notes: This is a volunteer position, and the duration of the contract is not specified. The role is designed for online volunteers, allowing for flexibility in working hours. The organization is committed to recruiting individuals who are passionate about ethical decision-making and enhancing user experiences in technology. Compensation details are not provided, as this is a volunteer role.
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