#NC25MEC183994 - Academy Learning Environment UI/UX Web Designer - Closed
Deadline: October 21, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Oeiras, Portugal
Job type: Contractor
Start date: November, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
- User Research Report: Documented user requirements, personas, and user journeys validated by TeC Team. Develop user journeys and design prototypes for ALE systems, aligned with Academy priorities and user requirements. Prototypes must include sufficient technical specifications (e.g., layout guidelines, style attributes) to support direct implementation;
- UI/UX Design Prototypes and Standards: Produce wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes. Develop and maintain style guides, design systems, and reusable patterns to ensure consistent user experience across ALE systems;
- Integration-Ready UI Components: Convert approved designs into integration-ready outputs (HTML, CSS, JavaScript templates, or equivalent) suitable for direct implementation in ALE systems, particularly Moodle and TMS. Deliverables shall minimise rework for development teams;
- UI Testing and Iteration Report: Documented testing results and implemented design improvements with measurable usability gains;
- Develop, draft and produce Design Prototype for a TMS suitable to the Academy: Complete draft Design that meets the requirements of stakeholders within a month before testing.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Security Clearance: Hold a valid security clearance issued by their National Security Authority, covering the full period of the contract;
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User-Centred Approach: Ability to understand and influence requirements in order to positively impact the user experience;
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UI/UX Design Expertise: Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in UI/UX design for digital products and services;
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Multi-Platform Design: Familiarity with UI/UX design for both web and mobile platforms;
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Moodle Customisation: Proven ability to customise and tailor the Moodle interface by using appropriate programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript), including dynamic adaptation of content and styling upon image upload;
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JIRA Design and Customisation: Recent hands-on experience in designing and customising JIRA interfaces, workflows, and dashboards to improve usability and user experience;
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Technical Tools and Technologies: Proficiency with industry-standard design tools and technologies, including:
- Sketch, InVision, Visio;
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD);
- HTML, CSS (SCSS);
- iOS and Android design principles;
- Design Systems and component-based design.
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Implementable Deliverables: Ability to deliver both design artefacts (wireframes, prototypes, mock-ups) and integration-ready outputs (HTML/CSS templates, style sheets, exportable components).
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Collaboration: Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and liaise with developers, system owners, and stakeholders;
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Usability Testing: Experience in conducting user research and usability testing, and in translating findings into design improvements.
Desirable:
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Experience working with NATO or NCI Agency environments. Knowledge and experience with Agile implementation methodology (e.g., sprint-based delivery);
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Ability to advise on visual hierarchy and UX best practices for e-learning interfaces. Experience with training platforms (e.g., Training Management Systems, Adaptive Learning platforms);
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Familiarity with cloud-based environments and integration of UI/UX artefacts in enterprise systems.
Language Proficiency:
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Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3); Speaking (2); Reading (3); and Writing (2) or according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level).
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