UX / UI Consultant

Job Title :   UX / UI Consultant

Location :  Truro, NS

Duration : 12-month Contract

Work Type :  Onsite

Job Description :

The UX / UI Consultant will play a critical role in the success of the Business Modernization program by designing user-centric experiences that drive efficiency, usability and consistency across organizational tools, systems, and platforms.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following requirements :

Project :

Our client is seeking a skilled UX / UI designer to support our large-scale business modernization program.

This role extends beyond designing a single technology platform; the designer will work on multiple projects, tools, and systems to establish a cohesive and unified user experience across all touchpoints.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless interactions, consistent design languages, and intuitive workflows, ensuring a harmonious experience across various systems and solutions within the program.

This is a key opportunity to influence the modernization journey and create lasting organizational impact.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in both user-centered design principles and creating visually appealing interfaces tailored to the unique needs of the agriculture sector.

The role requires a deep understanding of how farmers, agents, and producers interact with digital tools, ensuring the platform is intuitive, efficient, and aligned with industry standards.

The selected designer will play a pivotal role in improving the usability, accessibility, and overall engagement of all users.

Roles and Responsibilities :

User research and analysis

Conduct user research to understand the needs, pain points, and behaviors of diverse user groups, including internal stakeholders and external customers.

Gather feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups, and usability testing

Create detailed user personas and journey maps to guide the design process

Design and development of User-Centric Solutions

Design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for the primary platform and other tools or systems within the program.

Work collaboratively with implementation partners to develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts effectively.

Ensure the designs are aligned with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG compliance)

Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of the designs

Establish Unified Design System

Create and maintain a comprehensive design system, including components, system guides, and interaction patterns, to promote consistency across all systems and projects

Define and document design principles, tones and guidelines for use by other teams

Work with the branding teams to ensure alignment with the organizational visual identity

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams

Partner with product managers, business analysts, developers, solution providers, implementation partners, and other stakeholders to align design work with business goals and technical feasibility.

Participate in workshops, brainstorming sessions, and review meetings to co-create solutions.

Provide expert guidance on best practices in UX / UI design to support overall program objectives.

Usability Testing and Iterations

Conduct usability testing on prototypes and final design to identify and resolve issues early in the development process.

Use data from analytics tools and user feedback to refine and improve designs iteratively

Support Business Modernization Goals

Assist in integrating new tools, technologies, and systems into the business ecosystems by ensuring a seamless user experience across all the platforms.

Ensure scalability and adaptability of the design to accommodate future enhancement and integrations

Reporting and Documentation

Document design decisions, research findings, and testing outcomes for future reference and stakeholder communication

Provide regular updates to program leadership on progress, challenges, and key achievements

Training and knowledge transfer

Train internal teams on the design system and UX / UI best practices to ensure long-term sustainability

Create guides and resources to support the organization's ongoing design efforts

This role requires a proactive, collaborative, and strategic approach to design, with a focus on creating a unified and high-quality user experience with the Business Modernization program vision.

Keywords : UX / UI Consultant, Truro, NS, Contract, Onsite, User Experience, User Interface, Design, Agriculture, Modernization, User Research, Design System, Usability Testing, Collaboration, Cross-functional, Accessibility, WCAG, Agile, Scrum, Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, User-centered Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture.

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