UI/UX DESIGNER

Seismic Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled and intellectually rigorous UI/UX Designer to lead the design of data-driven platforms, policy tools, dashboards, and digital systems developed for governments, development partners, and private-sector clients. This role goes beyond aesthetics. The UI/UX Designer will translate complex policy, financial, M&E, and governance workflows into intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital experiences. The designer will work closely with researchers, AI/ML engineers, software developers, and sector experts to ensure that Seismic’s digital products are usable, credible, and decision-oriented. What Makes This Role High-Impact at Seismic You will design systems that influence policy decisions, public finance, education outcomes, and governance reforms. Your work will be used by ministries, development banks, donors, and international partners. You will help shape Seismic’s identity as a next-generation consulting firm that blends evidence, technology, and design. The ideal candidate will also: Conduct user research across diverse stakeholder groups including policymakers, civil servants, administrators, development partners, and the general public. Translate TORs, policy documents, PRDs, and technical briefs into clear user journeys and experience maps. Define user personas, use cases, pain points, and access constraints (low bandwidth, mobile-first, accessibility). 2. UX Design & Information Architecture Design end-to-end user flows for complex systems such as: Monitoring & Evaluation platforms Financial intelligence dashboards Education and TVET management systems AI-enabled advisory and analytics tools Develop logical information architecture that simplifies complex datasets, processes, and institutional structures. Ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability across multi-module platforms. 3. UI Design & Visual Systems Design high-fidelity interfaces that align with Seismic’s brand, professionalism, and credibility as a consulting firm. Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and style guides. Ensure designs are responsive, accessible (WCAG principles), and optimized for web and mobile environments. Balance clarity, elegance, and functionality-especially for executive and government-facing dashboards. 4. Collaboration & Product Delivery Work closely with: Software developers (frontend & backend) AI/ML engineers M&E specialists Policy and sector experts Translate UX designs into developer-ready assets (Figma, design tokens, interaction specs). Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and product demos. 5. Usability Testing & Iteration Conduct usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and feedback sessions. Iterate designs based on evidence, user feedback, and performance metrics. Continuously improve user experience across deployed systems. 6. Strategic Design Thinking Contribute to proposal development, demos, and concept notes by producing compelling product mockups and prototypes. Support Seismic’s positioning as a technology-enabled consulting firm through strong product storytelling. Apply systems thinking to ensure designs reflect institutional realities and policy workflows.

Requirements Required

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, HCI, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage). 3-7 years of proven experience in UI/UX design for complex systems, platforms, or enterprise tools. Strong portfolio demonstrating: UX reasoning and problem-solving Data-heavy or workflow-driven products End-to-end design ownership Technical & Design Skills Expert proficiency in Figma (required) Strong understanding of: UX research methods Wireframing, prototyping, and interaction design Design systems and component-driven design Familiarity with frontend concepts (React, React Native, Tailwind/NativeWind is a plus) Experience designing dashboards, analytics tools, or government systems is a strong advantage