Job Announcement for UX/UI Designer – EDUINO Laboratory

SmartUp – Social Innovation Lab is a non-governmental organisation that works on addressing and solving social challenges in the areas of public services, climate change, and education. Through its innovative and different approach, as well as through its passion and dedication, the SmartUp team works daily to create a better, different, and improved world. Composed of young, ambitious, and motivated collaborators, the team is always open to new dreamers and professionals who want to work in a pleasant and challenging work environment and who aim to create value and positive change for their surroundings and society through their work.

According to the needs of the project"EDUINO: Collective improvement of education through co-creation and innovation", SmartUp announces a call for engagement of: UX/UI Designer

Within the framework of the collective portal EDUINO, it is planned to create a complementary EDUINO Laboratory. EDUINO – The Laboratory is a virtual laboratory that simulates independent and safe learning through play and experiments. Using science as a tool to discover natural processes in our world, the laboratory will give children the opportunity to develop their interest in natural sciences in an inclusive and easily accessible way. It is also planned that the resources available will be used by educators to facilitate the formal educational process.

What will be the tasks and responsibilities?

1. EDUINO Laboratory

For the needs of the EDUINO Laboratory, the creative and experienced UX/UI designer will create a user experience design, appropriately test it with users, and finalize it. Additionally, the UX/UI designer is expected to develop a solution for the visual appearance of the user interface. To that end, the following tasks and responsibilities are foreseen:

• Research existing best practices, investigate user needs, and synthesize them into development directions.
• Translate user needs into user flows, wireframes, lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes, process diagrams, storytelling, site maps, and prototypes.
• Test prototypes with users, identify potential challenges in the user experience, and implement necessary changes.
• Prepare high-quality UX-UI web & mobile solutions for the platform and produce the necessary materials for implementing complete solutions: It is recommended to use a user-centered design approach during the preparation of UX-UI solutions. Design elements and tools for the user interface, such as navigation menus, search fields, cards, graphic controls, and other aspects, according to the defined functionalities of the EDUINO Laboratory.
• It is recommended to use a user-centered design approach during the preparation of UX-UI solutions.
• Design elements and tools for the user interface, such as navigation menus, search fields, cards, graphic controls, and other aspects, according to the defined functionalities of the EDUINO Laboratory.
• Timely and clear communication with the project team and external collaborators, especially regarding synchronizing the technical functionalities and limitations of the EDUINO Laboratory with the conceived UX & UI design.
• Adherence to style standards for typography and graphic design.
• Prepare a final report and transfer all created materials in the form of a final element library for the EDUINO Laboratory.

1. Propose redesign and deliver a final solution for certain elements of Eduino.gov.mk

• Independent analysis of the eduino.gov.mk website
• Identify redesign needs arising from the analysis to propose redesign for certain elements
• Deliver a final design solution

What needs to be created/delivered?

1. High-quality UX-UI web & mobile solutions for the virtual EDUINO laboratory which includes 15 2D virtual experiments
2. Analysis, redesign proposal, and delivery of a final design solution for eduino.gov.mk

* Currently, research is being conducted on the needs for creating 15 virtual experiments; based on this, the final scope of work will be defined. Therefore, a roster list of designers will now be created to whom a request for proposal will be sent.

How will the process proceed?

1. Collecting CVs and portfolios from UX/UI designers - June 23 to July 1
2. Sending an offer from SmartUp and scope of work to the selected candidate from the first step - July 4 to July 8
3. Confirmation of UX/UI designer - July 12

What are the required skills and qualifications?

• At least 3 years of experience as a UX-UI designer or similar role. Candidates with experience in designing web platforms and candidates with experience in projects focused on educational platform design/design for children will have an advantage.
• Candidates with experience in designing web platforms and candidates with experience in projects focused on educational platform design/design for children will have an advantage.
• Portfolio with projects in the field of UX/UI design, with proven experience in digital products and/or services.
• Ability to research existing best practices, investigate user needs, and synthesize them into development directions.
• Knowledge and experience with ADOBE tools such as XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, or Dreamweaver. It is recommended that the designer also has knowledge of the Figma tool usage process.
• It is recommended that the designer also has knowledge of the Figma tool usage process.
• Ability to execute tasks on time and maintain open, regular communication with all stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, creative thinking, problem-solving skills.
• Skill in designing with the user at the centre of the design process (customer-centered).
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Logistical information related to the work engagement:

• The person is expected to start work from 15.07.2022.
• The person is expected to collaborate directly with the IT company responsible for the technical implementation of the EDUINO Laboratory. Additionally, the person will communicate and deliver reports on completed work to the team leader and/or project manager of EDUINO.
• The engagement is concluded through a fixed-term contract for the period July - September. Payment is made upon delivery and approval of the report.
• Payment is made upon delivery and approval of the report.
• Work tasks and their deadlines, as well as the general work dynamics, will be subject to an additional agreement and synchronization between the team leader (EDUINO Laboratory) and the selected UX-UI designer.

To apply, send Your CV and portfolio to info@innovationlab.mk with the subject Application for UX/UI Designer. The application deadline is July 1, 2022.