Lead UX Designer

Coaching & Expertise

• Produce flows journeys wireframes mockups and prototypes for & mobile apps.
• Provide guidance and coaching to UX team members to build capability and support project success.
• Allocate and prioritize UX tasks and maintain the Agile Scrum board ensuring alignment with sprint goals and team capacity.
• Monitor and track team velocity and delivery metrics to optimize workflow and improve predictability across sprints.
• Drive the evolution and governance of the design system by establishing and maintaining a scalable accessible and developer-friendly system by setting standards defining best practices and partnering closely with the teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption across all products.
• Lead and manage design critiques by sharing best practices offering constructive feedback on design work and acting as a resource for complex UX challenges. Promote an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

UX Strategy Research & Reporting

• Design and coordinate implementation of player experience initiatives tools and processes.
• Lead user research usability testing and insights gathering to inform design decisions.
• Maintain a central repository of player insights and UX documentation for team and stakeholder access.
• Track and analyze UX KPIs and engagement metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG) and champion accessibility across the organization by advocating for inclusive user-centered design principles.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Perform UX assessments for projects and enhancements.
• Communicate UX requirements-including accessibility and SEO-to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers to align UX strategies with product roadmaps.
• Partner with developers and designers to ensure design fidelity and seamless implementation.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to processes systems and procedures.
• Contribute to change management initiatives and drive innovation in UX practices.
• Stay current with UX trends tools and best practices to maintain industry leadership.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of experience in UX Design User Research or related fields with demonstrated ability to coach and influence others.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards and guidelines (WCAG).
• Prior experience in people management and team leadership.
• Must be 19 years of age or older to apply.
• Must reside in Atlantic Canada.

Professional Skills:

• Proven ability to mentor UX talent and manage Agile workflows.
• Expertise in user-centered design accessibility standards and UX research.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to energize empower and engage team to deliver results.

Assets:

• Experience in Adobe Experience Manager & Figma.
• Degree or Diploma in UX Design marketing business or associated field.

AL Benefits:

• Extended health coverage that includes medical dental and vision.
• Basic life insurance and disability.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Three weeks of vacation annually (pro-rated) and 13 paid statutory holidays. Plus we have a vacation purchasing program.
• Wellness Support: Wellness programs focused on physical and nutritional health (and more) 3 paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Two volunteer days per year.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Recruitment Process: Over the past few years we have embraced meaningful changes in our workplace including enhancements to our hiring practices. Our typical recruitment process includes two in-person interviews an assignment and/or scenario-based questions to assess your knowledge behavioral or cognitive assessments and verification of relevant certifications where applicable. All interviews are conducted in English our primary working language unless otherwise specified.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference checks and a mandatory criminal background check. Depending on the role financial educational and credential verifications may also be conducted as part of our comprehensive hiring process.

Internal Employees: Internal employees interested in this opportunity must be in good standing which includes meeting expectations on their last performance review. Performance improvement plans disciplinary action attendance mandatory training and other performance-related items will also be taken into consideration when determining the applicants good standing status. Please note that the Predictive Index (PI) assessment will be conducted or if already completed provided to the hiring managers.

Eligibility to Work in Canada: As applicable candidates must have acquired all required work permits/visas and other authorizations and otherwise be eligible to work in Canada at the time any offer of employment is made by AL. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to obtain all required work permits/visas and other authorizations.

Our players have been having fun and dreaming big since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Todays Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeAL

We are proud gritty community-minded and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers neighbours and friends.

Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:

• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland

We are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.