Lead UX Designer - Future Audiences

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Non-profit, Biotechnology, EducationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience contributing to design teams and a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent related work experience. Experience mentoring other designers, using evaluative and generative research methods, and strong prototyping skills are essential. Familiarity with content consumption, publishing, education, news, games/edu-tainment, emerging tech, younger audiences, and Free Knowledge/Open Source communities is a plus. Availability for mandatory weekly design team meetings and synchronous collaboration during specific UTC hours is required.

Responsibilities

The Lead UX Designer will reduce complexity to create simple, delightful experiences for Wikimedia projects. They will create prototypes, run experiments, and iteratively test hypotheses. Responsibilities include using and evolving the design system, applying accessibility standards, and collaborating with product managers and engineers on product plans and processes. The role involves distilling complex concepts into easy-to-understand talking points, improving tactical and operational processes, and mentoring colleagues.

Skills

UX Design

Product Development

Prototyping

User Research

Accessibility Standards

Design Systems

Mentoring

Storytelling

Collaboration

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees