Wikimedia Foundation

Lead UX Designer - iOS

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Non-Profit, Biotechnology, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience designing for native mobile apps and 8+ years of experience contributing on design teams, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field. They should have experience conducting evaluative and generative research methods to understand audience behaviors, a strong creative vision, and the ability to switch between blue-sky ideation and tactical thinking. Familiarity with Free Knowledge and/or Open Source communities is also desired, as is experience designing for and testing with diverse audiences, including internationalization/localization.

Responsibilities

The Lead UX Designer will reduce complexity to create simple and delightful user experiences, create prototypes and run experiments to test hypotheses, utilize and evolve the design system and guidelines, apply accessibility standards and Human Interface Guidelines, collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers, distill complex concepts into understandable talking points, and support the growth of colleagues through mentoring. They will also actively work with other leaders to improve product and design processes and engage with the global design community.

Skills

User Experience Design
Prototyping
Design Systems
Accessibility Standards
Human Interface Guidelines
Collaboration
Mentoring
Product Development

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.

Key Metrics

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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