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 degree and/or Master's degree, or equivalent in related work experience. Strong skills in crafting compelling stories, mentoring other designers, using evaluative and generative research methods, creative vision with the ability to switch between ideation and tactical thinking, and highly skilled prototyping are essential. Familiarity with content consumption, publishing, education, news, games/edu-tainment, emerging tech, younger audiences, in-person and remote research, Free Knowledge and/or Open Source communities, and speaking multiple languages are a plus. Availability for mandatory 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 from Wikimedia projects. They will create prototypes and run experiments to iteratively test hypotheses, use and evolve the design system and guidelines to create new features, and apply accessibility standards and guidelines to designs. Responsibilities also include collaborating with product managers and engineers on product plans and design processes, distilling complex concepts into easy-to-understand talking points, working with leaders to improve tactical and operational processes, and mentoring colleagues within the team.

Skills

UX Design

Product Development

Prototyping

User Research

Accessibility Standards

Design Systems

Mentoring

Storytelling

Creative Vision

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

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.

DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.

Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.

The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.

Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.

Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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