UX/UI Designer (Expert in Figma) – 100% Remote Role Based in Australia or NZ

About the Organisation

[REDACTED] uses a school improvement framework to support schools to make their improvement journey from Poor to Fair, Fair to Good and Good to Great.

About the Role

We are an innovative Ed-Tech non-profit organisation based in Australia, dedicated to transforming education through cutting-edge technology.

We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer with deep Figma expertise and strong research capabilities to join our dynamic, mission-driven team.

With wireframes, existing Figma files and templates, you'll collaborate on mobile-first designs to maximize teacher and school sign-ups, while refining user journeys and improving conversion performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Refine:

• Develop and enhance UI/UX for web, tablet, and mobile platforms using Figma.
• Maintain organised, scalable design systems and frameworks within Figma.

Research & Market Insights

• Conduct market and industry trend research to inform design decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Perform industry standards analysis to align with best practices in usability and accessibility.

Requirement Gathering

• Collaborate with internal departments to gather design requirements and translate them into actionable user flows and interfaces.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with the Head of Technology and engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with development constraints.
• Communicate progress effectively and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.

Technical & Design Consistency

• Design with a mobile-first approach, ensuring responsive and seamless user experiences across devices.
• Utilise standard React UI components where applicable for design consistency and streamlined implementation.

Project Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality outputs.

Requirements

Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in UI/UX design with a focus on Figma and responsive, mobile-first projects.

Experience: Proven experience in research-based design, CRO-focused design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Figma Mastery: In-depth knowledge of Figma frameworks, components, and the latest features/plugins to enhance workflow efficiency.

Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough market, competitor, and user research to inform design strategy.

Communication: Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Availability: Ability to work during 8am–6pm AEST, ensuring sufficient overlap with our Australian team for collaboration and feedback.

Technical Understanding: Clear understanding of how design translates to development, especially within React environments.

Organisation: Experience maintaining well-structured Figma files and libraries following industry best practices.

What We Offer

Impactful Work: Your designs will directly contribute to advancing education globally.

Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, remote-first environment with a passionate team.

Growth Opportunities: Potential to lead new design initiatives and shape the organization’s design direction.