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

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