Design Associate

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Davispier Full time

The Opportunity

Davis Pier is seeking a Design Associate to join our consulting firm in Halifax, NS. The successful candidate will join our growing design team, focusing on solving complex digital challenges, designing innovative solutions and helping to transform public sector.

We know a consulting firm is only as good as its professionals. We pride ourselves on hiring the highest quality people who share our values of integrity, fairness, flexibility, fun, collaboration, and delivering impact.

Responsibilities

  • Leading projects that involve large and small-scale process, workflow and system improvements, with a focus on the design, development and implementation of innovative human-centered design practices to guide the design and improvement of programs, policies and services
  • Utilize agile and iterative user-centred design processes to ensure stakeholders are satisfied before committing to a solution
  • Seamlessly integrating with client teams and the development of tailored approaches to project delivery to ensure the engagement outcomes are delivered in an non-disruptive manner
  • Employ innovative new methods and approaches to uncover rich citizen insights
  • Use insights to develop strategic strategies for public sector transformation
  • Design, manage, and execute projects using a variety of qualitative research methodologies
  • Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in the role ofDesigner and Consultant
  • Champion and reinforce the value of citizen-led approaches and design thinking
  • Accountability for managing project budgets to ensure profitability of engagements
  • Support the growth of our design practice internally and externally
  • Leading business development activities such as researching, developing and pursuing new opportunities, proposal preparation, executive presentations, and relationship building with prospective buyers and influencers

Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • Experience and passion for solving complex problems in the public and social sectors
  • Experience identifying user needs, business needs and technology opportunities to deliver service outcomes
  • Formal education in design, business, public administration, engineering, or IT
  • Proven experience being accountable for all sizes of technology delivery challenges
  • Able to and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentations
  • Knowledge and a good awareness of emerging technology trends and innovation
  • Responsive to changes in technology and can adapt their approach accordingly
  • Demonstrable passion and expertise in design thinking methodologies
  • Interest in designing applications, experiences, websites, products and services that balance user needs, business objectives and technological constraints
  • Previous experience in project settings, in a professional services environment
  • Possess the ability to remain flexible concerning approaches to delivering client solutions
  • Knowledge and experience using rapid prototyping tools such as Sketch, Invision, etc.
  • Visual design skills, including using a diverse set of software such as Adobe CS, Sketch, and OmniGraffle, would be an asset

At Davis Pier we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If your experience doesn’t align with every qualification described, but you believe you can deliver the work described in a way that aligns with our values, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reading your application.

Perks of Working with Davis Pier

  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Four weeks of vacation annually
  • Hybrid working options after the first few months with the firm
  • Annual Health Living Allowance
  • Profit-sharing incentives
  • Regular social and team-building events
  • Peer Mentorship Program
  • Beautiful modern office located downtown in the Brewery Market building
  • Collaborative, welcoming, and supportive team

AboutDavis Pier

Davis Pier is a professional services firm that provides innovative solutions to complex government and social challenges. Our team consists ofover50peoplein Halifax, Toronto, and Charlottetown with varied backgrounds, includingstrategists, project managers, engineers, public policy experts, interdisciplinary designers, technologists, and researchers educated in areas such asbusiness, engineering, public administration,psychology, economics, and behavioural science.

We work with publicandnon-profitsector organizations in Canada and internationally to deliver the services necessary to improve society and the lives of others by designing, planning, and implementing lasting change. Our ability to collaborate with clients and implement these solutions sets us apart. The approaches we use to design, plan, and manage change allow us to deliver exceptional value and integrate seamlessly with our clients.Our success in supporting these complex projects resulted in us receiving the 2020 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.

Commitment to Diversity,Equityand Inclusion

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and who are representative of the communities that we serve,in particular thosewith lived experience of the barriers individuals face to employment.

Davis Pier is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ and people with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the selection process, please state the nature of the accommodations in your cover note.

What’s the Process?

We know applying for jobs and finding your new career can be overwhelming, so we strive to be as transparent as possible about our interview and hiring process.

It is important to note that our interviews are conversation based. We use an interview guide to support our conversation and are ready to answer any questions you have about our team. At Davis Pier we strive for a two-way dialogue, as we hire for the long term and want to ensure we are hiring the right person to grow our team and you feel confident choosing us as an employer.

The image below depicts the process for applying at Davis Pier.

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