Job Title: Front-End Designer (Digital Services)
Job ID: GOAPRDJP00000969
Client: Government of Alberta
Project: Digital Design & Delivery (3D)
Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Primarily Remote)
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Job Summary The Government of Alberta is seeking an experienced Front-End Designer to join its Digital Design & Delivery (3D) division. This team partners with ministries across the province to modernize digital services through human-centered design, agile delivery, and digital transformation initiatives.
The successful consultant will collaborate with cross-functional product teams to design intuitive, accessible, and user-focused digital experiences for Albertans. This role involves creating prototypes, wireframes, design systems, usability testing, accessibility compliance, and contributing throughout the Agile software development lifecycle.
This is a primarily remote opportunity; however, candidates must be available to attend quarterly onsite meetings and workshops in Edmonton, Alberta , as well as occasional travel within Alberta for field research when required (travel to Edmonton for meetings is at the consultant's expense).
Key Responsibilities Design up-to-date,



user-centered digital experiences for Government services.
Create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity UI designs.
Develop reusable design systems, component libraries, and style guides.
Produce build-ready design specifications for development teams.
Conduct usability testing and provide recommendations.
Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (WCAG).
Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, UX Researchers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders.
Present design concepts and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Skills Front-End / UI Design
User Interface (UI) Design
User Experience (UX)
Human-Centered Design (HCD)
Wireframing
Interactive Prototyping
Design Systems
Figma
Sketch
Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)
Usability Testing
Responsive Design
Interaction Design
Agile / Scrum
Design Documentation
Stakeholder Management
Nice to Have Government/Public Sector experience
Service Design
User Research
Design Thinking
Experience working with digital transformation initiatives

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📌 Front-End Designer (Digital Services) (Alberta)
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