Team Lead, User Experience

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Science Centre Full time

Join the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) - one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned educational institution. The OSC is seeking a Team Lead, User Experience (UX) responsible for leading the development, execution, and evaluation of our user experience and digital visual design across multiple channels, from website to mobile platforms. This pivotal role involves establishing and refining the user experience and digital visual design framework, processes, and metrics to ensure seamless and impactful digital interactions for both visitors and staff.
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**What can I expect to do in this role?**: As a Team Lead, User Experience, you will:

- Lead the creation of visually compelling game assets, including characters and environments, from concept to implementation, utilizing both artistic skills (e.g., sketching, drawing) and technical expertise in software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce polished, production-ready assets.
- Research, develop, and implement user experience and digital design communication plans for broad-reaching and government-wide initiatives.
- Lead the digital team in developing user experience structures and features, setting standards for design, quality assurance, and testing new content and features.
- Manages budgets and coordinates with vendors and contractors to ensure effective, on-time, and on-budget execution of digital strategies.
- Collaborates with senior management, colleagues, and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution of digital strategies.
- Manages the approval process for digital design communication materials before release and distribution.

**How do I qualify?**:
**Technical Knowledge and Skills**:

- Expertise in creating integrated UX and digital visual design projects across multiple platforms, utilizing best practices in user-centered design and ensuring a unified visual identity across all digital touchpoints, from web and mobile, to support and align with in-person experiences.
- Develop and refine user experience and visual storytelling elements that effectively connect audience needs, enhancing engagement through cohesive digital narratives across all digital platforms.
- Lead and oversee the development and implementation of a visually compelling digital ecosystem, including interactive games and digital assets (characters, environments, UI/UX elements), from concept through final execution.
- Manage the user experience and visual design process to ensure consistent alignment with web and digital game mechanics and narratives, maintaining a cohesive and engaging user experience.
- Create and implement visual design frameworks that support learning and engagement objectives within a digital interactive ecosystem.
- Conduct regular reviews and playtests to maintain visual quality and ensure effective integration with gameplay, achieving a high standard of user experience.
- Offer strategic advice and recommendations to business units to align digital transformations with organizational goals and ensure superior digital service delivery.
- Play a critical role in achieving key performance indicators related to digital engagement.

**Leadership and Project Management**:

- Lead and oversee the planning and execution of digital creative projects, ensuring all deliverables align with project timelines, budgets, and organizational goals.
- Facilitate effective collaboration among different teams and stakeholders, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless execution of UX, UI, and visual design projects across all platforms.
- Identify and mitigate risks by conducting risk assessments and implementing contingency plans to address potential challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor and report on project status, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, and adjusting plans as needed to address emerging issues or changes in project scope.
- Mentor and guide team members in project management best practices, fostering accountability and teamwork while using strong organizational and communication skills to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

**Business Outcomes and Process Optimization**:

- Analyze and align digital creative strategies with organiza

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