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The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – Our team is made up of very experienced Design and technology leaders as well as being experienced in the industry of Australian sport. As a UX Designer at the Australian Sports Commission Design Lab you will work in an agile environment with our experienced design team to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. The role works under the guidance and support of the Lead Service Designer and Lead Interaction Designer.
About the role – The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking a motivated and creative Designer in the field of UX/UI/Digital Design, seeking meaningful work in Australian sport to join our small multidisciplinary design team. The role will work with our Interaction Design Lead and Service Design Lead to deliver design and research activities as part of a human-centred design approach. As a Designer at the Australian Sports Commission, you will work in an agile environment with our experienced design team to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. You will assist in the design process, conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes and testing.
About you – The successful candidate will exercise their experience and knowledge to deliver quality product design solutions, support the building of an ASC design system and collaborate with team members and stakeholders through the product design and delivery process. Key capabilities for this role:
- Excellent communication, collaboration and strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to create visual concepts.
- An understanding of UX principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in design tools (Adobe CS, Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, etc.)
- Assisting with producing design and research artefacts such as journey maps, service blueprints and personas/archetypes; and
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to effectively communicate design ideas.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on design solutions
- Gather and evaluate user requirements, in collaboration with business analysts, product managers and technical team
- Prepare and present rough drafts and design decisions to internal teams and key stakeholders.
- Evaluate alternative design options and recommend designs taking into account usability and accessibility requirements.
- Interpret and follow visual design and branding guidelines to create a consistent and impactful user experience.
This position is offered as a FIXED TERMposition until February 2025 with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:
- Options for flexible working arrangements.
- Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
- Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
- Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
- Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
- Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
- Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Contact Officer: Belle Hogg, Service Design Lead
- Phone number: 0430 777 ***
- Email address: **********@ausport.gov.au
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