Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Action Lab for Development is an organization dedicated to 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 while promoting creative economies in Canada. Established as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta in 2024, it has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting its commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The organization operates with a mission that includes five key objectives: providing tools for creative innovation, enabling networking and training activities, educating about fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement in volunteering. The organization focuses on areas such as food security, advocacy, and education, aiming to positively impact local innovators and newcomers in Canada who face challenges related to integration and starting life in a new environment. Through research, it has been shown that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is a powerful tool for these individuals, enabling them 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 that integrates moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, cultural anthropology, and a health-informed ethical model. The app is currently functional and available for download, and the focus of this role is on the Version 2 enhancement phase. This phase aims to strengthen user experience by refining navigation, user journeys, and interaction flow to ensure intuitive engagement. Additionally, the role involves elevating the user interface design through improved visual storytelling, accessibility, typography, color systems, and culturally responsive design elements. The goal is to ensure that the app becomes more intuitive, inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and globally accessible while preserving its philosophical and ethical depth. The online volunteers will work on distinct areas of UX/UI enhancement, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable impact in their contributions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for the UX/UI Designer Support position include: For Volunteer 1 (User Experience Focus): Analyzing and refining app workflows to ensure intuitive navigation and seamless user journeys; reviewing and improving wireframes and interactive prototypes with an emphasis on usability and logical task flow; collaborating with AI and app developers to ensure the interface supports complex moral scenarios smoothly; testing user flows and proposing improvements based on simulated user feedback. For Volunteer 2 (User Interface Focus): Enhancing the visual elements of the app, including color schemes, typography, iconography, and layout; creating empathy-first interfaces that effectively communicate ethical dilemmas, moral reasoning, and cultural nuances; ensuring designs are accessible and inclusive for a global audience; refining high-fidelity mockups to maximize emotional engagement and visual clarity.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the UX/UI Designer Support position include a strong understanding of user experience and user interface design principles, proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Additionally, candidates should have a solid grasp of accessibility standards and best practices in design, as well as experience in conducting user research and usability testing. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the UX/UI Designer Support position should ideally have a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. However, relevant experience and a strong portfolio showcasing previous design work may also be considered in lieu of formal education. A background in moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, or cultural anthropology would be advantageous given the nature of the app being developed.
Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position includes prior experience in UX/UI design, preferably with a focus on mobile applications. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work on design projects from concept to completion, showcasing their skills in enhancing user experience and interface design. Experience in working with ethical decision-making tools or applications that address complex moral dilemmas would be a plus.
Languages:
While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory given the target audience of the app. Additional languages that reflect the diversity of the user base would be considered beneficial, particularly those that align with the cultural nuances the app aims to address.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing volunteers to contribute from anywhere. The role is designed for online volunteers, and there is no specified contract duration, indicating a flexible commitment based on the enhancement needs of the MoralityCode Mobile App. The position is part-time, focusing on specific tasks assigned to each volunteer to ensure clarity and measurable impact.
Action Lab for Development is an organization dedicated to 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 while promoting creative economies in Canada. Established as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta in 2024, it has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting its commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The organization operates with a mission that includes five key objectives: providing tools for creative innovation, enabling networking and training activities, educating about fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement in volunteering. The organization focuses on areas such as food security, advocacy, and education, aiming to positively impact local innovators and newcomers in Canada who face challenges related to integration and starting life in a new environment. Through research, it has been shown that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is a powerful tool for these individuals, enabling them 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 that integrates moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, cultural anthropology, and a health-informed ethical model. The app is currently functional and available for download, and the focus of this role is on the Version 2 enhancement phase. This phase aims to strengthen user experience by refining navigation, user journeys, and interaction flow to ensure intuitive engagement. Additionally, the role involves elevating the user interface design through improved visual storytelling, accessibility, typography, color systems, and culturally responsive design elements. The goal is to ensure that the app becomes more intuitive, inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and globally accessible while preserving its philosophical and ethical depth. The online volunteers will work on distinct areas of UX/UI enhancement, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable impact in their contributions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for the UX/UI Designer Support position include: For Volunteer 1 (User Experience Focus): Analyzing and refining app workflows to ensure intuitive navigation and seamless user journeys; reviewing and improving wireframes and interactive prototypes with an emphasis on usability and logical task flow; collaborating with AI and app developers to ensure the interface supports complex moral scenarios smoothly; testing user flows and proposing improvements based on simulated user feedback. For Volunteer 2 (User Interface Focus): Enhancing the visual elements of the app, including color schemes, typography, iconography, and layout; creating empathy-first interfaces that effectively communicate ethical dilemmas, moral reasoning, and cultural nuances; ensuring designs are accessible and inclusive for a global audience; refining high-fidelity mockups to maximize emotional engagement and visual clarity.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the UX/UI Designer Support position include a strong understanding of user experience and user interface design principles, proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Additionally, candidates should have a solid grasp of accessibility standards and best practices in design, as well as experience in conducting user research and usability testing. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are also essential.
Educational Background:
Candidates for the UX/UI Designer Support position should ideally have a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. However, relevant experience and a strong portfolio showcasing previous design work may also be considered in lieu of formal education. A background in moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, or cultural anthropology would be advantageous given the nature of the app being developed.
Experience:
The level of experience needed for this position includes prior experience in UX/UI design, preferably with a focus on mobile applications. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work on design projects from concept to completion, showcasing their skills in enhancing user experience and interface design. Experience in working with ethical decision-making tools or applications that address complex moral dilemmas would be a plus.
Languages:
While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory given the target audience of the app. Additional languages that reflect the diversity of the user base would be considered beneficial, particularly those that align with the cultural nuances the app aims to address.
Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing volunteers to contribute from anywhere. The role is designed for online volunteers, and there is no specified contract duration, indicating a flexible commitment based on the enhancement needs of the MoralityCode Mobile App. The position is part-time, focusing on specific tasks assigned to each volunteer to ensure clarity and measurable impact.
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