We are seeking an experienced Senior Front End Designer to join the Government of Alberta's Digital Design and Delivery Division (3D) in supporting large-scale service innovation, program review, and digital transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in user-centered design (UCD), UX design, design systems, accessibility, Agile product delivery, and digital service design.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to design intuitive, accessible, and evidence-based digital experiences for Albertans. You will create UX artifacts, contribute to design research, develop high-fidelity interfaces and prototypes, and ensure solutions align with government standards and modern digital practices.

Role Snapshot

Category Details Job ID GOAPRDJP00000969 Job Title Front End Designer – Senior Client Government of Alberta Division Digital Design and Delivery Division (3D) Work Location 7000 – 113 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 5T6 (Primarily Remote) Work Arrangement Remote (Quarterly onsite meetings/work sessions in Alberta may be required) Estimated Start Date August 24, 2026 Estimated End Date August 23, 2027 Initial Contract 12 Months Maximum Extension Up to 24 Months Business Days 252 Hours per Day 7.25 Hours Application Deadline Thursday, July 30, 2026 – 4:00 PM EST

Mandatory Documents

Applications Must Include

Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)

Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory) Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn Profile/ID (Mandatory)

Applications missing any mandatory documents cannot be processed.

Key Responsibilities (by Workload)

Design & Deliver User-Centered Digital Experiences (40%)

Design intuitive, evidence-based front-end experiences for digital government services.

Develop UX deliverables including

User scenarios Storyboards User flows Wireframes Interactive prototypes High-fidelity interface designs Produce build-ready design specifications aligned with corporate standards. Design reusable components and interface patterns to improve consistency. Ensure solutions meet business objectives while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Collaborate Within Agile Product Teams (30%)

Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Researchers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders.

Participate in Agile ceremonies including

Sprint Planning Daily Stand-ups Sprint Reviews Demonstrations Retrospectives Support backlog refinement and feature prioritization. Iterate designs based on user feedback and project requirements.

Conduct Research, Testing & Accessibility Reviews (20%)

Develop plans for design research activities. Conduct usability testing and analyze findings. Produce usability test reports and actionable recommendations. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Recommend design improvements that enhance usability and service delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Design Governance (10%)

Present design concepts and recommendations to project teams and senior stakeholders. Justify design decisions using research findings and user insights. Support enterprise digital transformation initiatives through modern design thinking practices. Contribute to continuous improvement of digital design standards and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Experience Years Required Experience as a Front-End Designer designing and improving digital services across web and other channels 2 Years Experience creating UX artifacts including user scenarios, storyboards, wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes 2 Years Experience working within cross-functional Agile product teams 2 Years

Highly Desired Skills

Skill / Experience Years Preferred Building and maintaining component libraries and design systems 2 Years Exploring multiple design solutions and communicating concepts through sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs 2 Years Production design for web, mobile, or enterprise applications 2 Years Applying accessibility principles and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 Years Human-Centered Design (HCD), Design Thinking, and modern service design methodologies 2 Years Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, or similar 2 Years Experience supporting digital transformation, service innovation, or enterprise modernization initiatives 2 Years Experience working within a government or public-sector digital service organization 2 Years

Project Overview

The Government of Alberta's Digital Design and Delivery Division (3D) is responsible for driving digital innovation, modernization, and service excellence across government ministries.

The province is expanding its digital service capabilities to simplify citizen interactions while improving efficiency, accessibility, and overall user experience.

To support this initiative, the Government of Alberta is seeking up to seventeen (17) Senior Front End Designers to participate in service innovation, digital transformation, and program modernization projects. Successful candidates will work within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams to research, design, prototype, test, and deliver modern digital services.

Scope of Services

The Selected Consultant Will

Support multiple concurrent digital transformation initiatives. Produce iterative UX/UI deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. Develop prototypes, wireframes, interface specifications, and design systems. Conduct usability testing and accessibility evaluations. Provide recommendations based on user research and evidence. Collaborate with Agile teams to continuously improve digital products and services.

The assignment is expected to run for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for up to 24 additional months.

Although this position is primarily remote, candidates must be available to travel to Edmonton, Alberta, for occasional meetings or workshops (typically quarterly) with reasonable notice. Travel time and related expenses are the responsibility of the consultant.

How To Apply

Submit the following documents no later than Thursday, July 30, 2026 (4:00 PM EST) to:

mishra.neha@smsoftconsulting.com hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com

Required Submission Package

Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)

Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory) Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn Profile/ID (Mandatory)

Applications submitted without all mandatory documents cannot be processed.

If this opportunity is not the right fit for you, feel free to share it with experienced Senior Front End Designers who have expertise in UX/UI design, Agile delivery, design systems, accessibility (WCAG), Figma/Axure/Adobe XD, user-centered design, and digital transformation initiatives within enterprise or public sector environments.