UX/UI Designer (Expert in Figma) - Must be based in Australia/NZ - Strong English Skills

About the Organisation Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA) 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. Deliverables • Design user-friendly interfaces using Figma • Collaborate with developers to implement designs • Conduct user research and testing • Create wireframes and prototypes • Ensure designs align with brand guidelines **All applications will be reviewed for authenticity, and responses may be checked using AI-detection tools as part of our screening process.**