UX Design Consultant

About OpenAQ

In pursuit of a clean air future, OpenAQ enables universal access to air quality data so that air quality researchers, community advocates, journalists, and other changemakers can build the case for clean air action. We aggregate and harmonize disparate air quality data from sources around the world and host it on our first-of-its-kind free and open-source data platform. We connect users of this data across sectors and geographies to support an international learning environment.

By filling a basic data access gap and convening a global community of individuals and organizations passionate about fighting air pollution, OpenAQ helps tackle one of the biggest public health and human rights issues of our time: 99% of humanity breathes polluted air, harming health and shortening lives. Children, the elderly, and women are particularly vulnerable; and the most polluted air is typically in low- and middle-income countries and in environmental justice communities, creating an unequal burden of harm. Reducing air pollution also reduces pollutants that are contributing to the climate crisis.

OpenAQ is a nonprofit U.S. organization, formally founded in 2018 in Washington, DC. Our team works remotely.

Role

OpenAQ seeks a contract UX designer to assist with the development of OpenAQ’s web-based open data platform. Major areas of work include (1) lead user research and design exercises, (2) develop user flows and wireframes, and (3) provide guidance to OpenAQ software engineers to ensure a cohesive user experience. The primary deliverable will be a wireframe prototype of the web application based on the results of user research and testing. 

This is a fully remote, temporary, independent contractor position with flexible working hours.

The work will require a commitment of approximately 20 hours a week over 1-2 months, depending on the final scope of the project. 

Minimum Qualifications & Abilities

• Experience designing web applications for an international community of users
• Experience facilitating design reviews, user experience research, and feedback sessions
• Attention to detail in research design, prototypes, and wireframes

   Bonus Points

• Skilled across disciplines -- UI, UX, and visual design
• Experience working with open data (e.g., OpenStreetMap)
• Experience working within a nonprofit or NGO in the environmental sector
• Experience designing for scientific and data-heavy software applications
• Experience designing geospatial software applications

Compensation & Intangibles

OpenAQ offers competitive compensation to contractors. Details of the contract will be negotiated in the hiring process.

You will work in a collegial environment with our Lead Software Engineer. 

Your work will help us realize our vision of a world where everyone breathes healthy air, enabled by universal access to data.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, portfolio, and/or any relevant samples of UX user research and design to russ@openaq.org. We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employment

OpenAQ is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee, consultant, or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.