Senior UX Designer

Wikimedia Foundation

WorldwideFully remoteFull TimeSeniorInformation Technology
USD 116,633–181,243 a yearPosted 4h ago

Why we think you can apply

Hiring model
Open worldwide · the employer states no country restriction
Work from
Anywhere, the UAE included

Posted 4 hours ago · apply link checked 3 hours ago

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Reduce complexity to create simple, delightful experiences for users
  • Create prototypes and run experiments to iteratively test hypotheses
  • Use and evolve the design system and guidelines to deliver new features
  • Apply accessibility standards and guidelines to designs
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers on product plans and design processes
  • Distill complex concepts into clear talking points for readers and communities

Requirements

  • Clear communication of design goals and processes to team members and stakeholders
  • Gives and welcomes constructive design feedback
  • Experience conducting research and collaborating with UX researchers
  • Balances future ideas with tactical delivery in the present
  • Self-motivated, continuously develops skills and shares learnings
  • 5+ years of experience on design teams
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, or equivalent related experience
  • Available for synchronous meetings 14:00-18:00 UTC

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in content consumption, publishing, education, or news
  • In-person and remote user research experience
  • Familiarity with Free Knowledge or Open Source communities
  • Fluency in more than one language

Benefits

  • U.S. benefits and perks listed on the company page

About the Company

The Wikimedia Foundation is a non-profit that operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. It is remote-first with staff across 40+ countries.

What we look for

  • Clear communication of design goals and processes to team members and stakeholders
  • Gives and welcomes constructive design feedback
  • Experience conducting research and collaborating with UX researchers
  • Balances future ideas with tactical delivery in the present
  • Self-motivated, continuously develops skills and shares learnings
  • 5+ years of experience on design teams
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, or equivalent related experience
  • Available for synchronous meetings 14:00-18:00 UTC
  • Background in content consumption, publishing, education, or news
  • In-person and remote user research experience
  • Familiarity with Free Knowledge or Open Source communities
  • Fluency in more than one language
PrototypingUI/UX DesignAccessibilityDesign System
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