Time: 2.5 days per week for 3-6 months

Location: Mainly remote, working in the UK, with 2-4 days per month in person in London (normally on Tuesdays).

The start date for this role is April 2023.

Introduction

We’re Teach Your Monster, a non-profit that creates magical, fun-filled learning games for kids. With the help of friendly monsters, playful design and out-of-this-world storytelling, we work with leading academics to create beautifully crafted games kids love to play. Trusted by teachers and parents, our innovative products aim to engage even the most reluctant of learners.

The role we're looking to fill

We are currently looking to improve the user experiences across the interfaces within, between and outside of our games and we are on the lookout for a Freelance UX Designer 2.5 days per week for a 3-6 month freelance contract.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user needs, gather requirements, and translate them into creative and relevant user-centred designs
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that illustrate flows and interaction for various digital products, game-related interfaces and services
• Plan and conduct user testing and research to validate design concepts and iterate on designs
• Develop, follow and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI patterns to ensure consistency across products and services
• Collaborate with other designers and the UX team, product managers, game and web developers, as well as the wider team to ensure designs are properly implemented to meet user needs and the brand guidelines
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, tools, and technologies in UX design and incorporate them into our design processes

The experience you’ll need:

• Required:
  • Demonstrable knowledge of design thinking principles and user-centered design methodologies
  • At least 1 year of practical (non-academic) experience in UX design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or related field
  • Practical (non-academic) experience in a lean/agile environment
  • Portfolio demonstrating experience in designing and developing user-centered digital products and services
  • Experience designing for both mobile platforms and web
  • Practical (non-academic) experience conducting lean and iterative UX research - including various research techniques, interviews and testing
  • Experience in service and/or platform interface design is an advantage
• Nice to have:
  • Experience or interest in gaming and/or media production design
  • Experience with conducting A/B testing and optimising user journeys
  • Familiarity with web design principles and responsive design
  • Understanding of accessibility principles and guidelines

The skills you’ll need:

• Excellent English language verbal and written skills
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in design and research tools such as Figma, Miro, ProdPad, Adobe Creative Suite, UserTesting, Pollfish, Typeform, etc.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Jira, etc.
• Self-starting attitude, drive for autonomy and enabling collaboration

Apply because you want to:

• Make a difference to children’s lives - we are run like a games studio or a startup, but our focus is on impact not profit
• Work relatively flexibly - many of us are remote and part-time and we are family-friendly, allowing work days to be structured around family commitments
• Work with a diverse team on a challenge that will positively impact children and families all over the world.
• Surround yourself with smart, curious, and action-oriented people with opportunities to learn every single day.
• Be part of our culture of openness, candid communications, a learning mindset and respect for each other
• Take on responsibility, try new things and grow your skills in a purpose-driven environment
• Be autonomous, we want you to work in the way that you feel will bring the best results for you and others

More about Teach Your Monster

Teach Your Monster works with The Usborne Foundation — a charity set up by Peter Usborne CBE of Usborne Publishing, to support early years learning. We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential in early years and beyond.