Summary

To achieve our organizational goals, we offer a completely digital experience for our clients. In addition to our website, this includes 3 digital products: search engine (Google but for cities research), learning guides (Coursera for city development), and our Creative Communities Lab (a talent hub for community organizations). You will be responsible for working with our Technology team, as part of our Product Management team, to maintain and improve the website and our digital solutions.

Description

About

We are a non-profit social enterprise that informs the public, inspires action, and acts as a catalyst for creating collaborative solutions that guide cities through a rapidly urbanizing world.

We envision cities as vibrant, inclusive spaces where engaged residents are informed and inspired to build innovative urban solutions. These cities enable residents to contribute to the social fabric of their communities and foster opportunities, belonging, and happiness. 

If you would like to learn more, take a look at our YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXv3qlA6MBo

Position Summary

To achieve our organizational goals, we offer a completely digital experience for our clients. In addition to our website, this includes 3 digital products: search engine (Google but for cities research), learning guides (Coursera for city development), and our Creative Communities Lab (a talent hub for community organizations). You will be responsible for working with our Technology team, as part of our Product Management team, to maintain and improve the website and our digital solutions. 

Duties & Responsibilities

You are responsible for working with our Product Manager, Researchers, and Software Developer in developing the UI/UX for our website and digital products. You are responsible for gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components. You should have some experience with design software and wireframe tools or be willing to learn. It would be great if you have a portfolio of design projects you’ve worked on.

Qualifications

  • Graduated or enrolled in a University degree or College diploma or certificate program

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work as part of a team, a give and take approach but also the ability to stand up for something you feel strongly about

  • Experience working in design, preferably UI/UX design

  • Knowledge of design software and wireframe tools

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • A flexible, curious, and creative mentality

  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to keep on top of a workload