Measures for Justice is a non-partisan, fast-paced, entrepreneurial non-profit on a mission to make good criminal justice data available and actionable to spur reform. Since 2011, we have pioneered a methodology to compare how different justice systems perform on the county level and led the charge to improve county-level criminal justice data. While we do not advocate for any specific reforms, we do work to make change possible by increasing system transparency, accessibility, and accountability. We’ve got world-class criminal justice data and technology chops. And a culture that demands excellence, rigor and people who like to make good ideas come to life.


Our Premise

Local communities and the institutions that serve them are in the best position to reshape how their criminal justice system works. 


What Problem Is MFJ Trying to Solve?

The data communities need to make informed decisions about system performance and change are in short supply. The same goes for accountability and transparency. As a result, communities and the institutions that serve them are not equipped to work together on lasting change.

 

How Does MFJ Aim To Solve This Problem?

We’ve developed a new model for the community and the prosecutor/police/courts to work together to create a space for making criminal justice data transparent and shared goals public via a public dashboard called Commons.


The Job

As a UX /UI Designer, you will be a core member of the Product Team and will double our design capacity to make a UX-team-of-two. You will report to and work closely with our current UX/UI Designer to create user-centric, web based products that help bring transparency to the criminal justice system and reflect MFJ’s social impact mission. You will take feedback from users and stakeholders and iterate on MFJ’s public facing product suite using Figma, and work with developers and quality assurance to realize design and organizational vision. 

What You Will Do 

  • Work collaboratively within the Product Engineering team to design and release product features and improve UX/UI for MFJ’s data dashboard suite.

  • Assist our current UX Designer conduct usability testing and stakeholder interviews.

  • Work collaboratively with our current UX Designer to evaluate user needs and areas of improvement for MFJ’s web-based data products.

  • Strategically apply research insights into wireframes and demonstrable prototypes for internal and external stakeholders.

  • Contribute to our design system and ensure component libraries are well maintained.

  • Ensure the look and feel of designs translate across MFJ’s full product suite.

  • Participate in technical discussions with developers to ensure feasibility of components as well as design accuracy.


Requirements

  • A degree in UX  or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proficient in Figma.

  • A deep understanding of user-centered design and know best practices for interface design and accessibility.

  • Knowledge of qualitative research methods and have experience applying insights to create user-focused solutions.

  • Passionate about advocating on behalf of users.

  • Strong communication skills and are able to work in both collaborative settings and independently, as necessary.

  • Interest in playing a role in building/improving team processes in a UX-team-of-two.


Nice to Haves

  • Interested in using design to make an impact in the criminal justice space.

  • Past experience using or building design systems.

  • Knowledge of best practices for mobile UX design.

  • Past experience working in a cross-functional team consisting of designers and developers.


Next Steps


To apply, please visit our website - https://www.measuresforjustice.org/about/jobs


For consideration, please provide a link to an online portfolio in your resume, or attach a PDF to your application. 


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 


Measures for Justice (MFJ) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to eradicating barriers to access and opportunity and strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds. We know that only by bringing together our diverse perspectives can we begin to understand and innovatively tackle the complex issues we engage with. We acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done to ensure we are embodying these principles in our workplace and our work, and we are deeply committed to this ongoing practice. Our work is the data; our heart is the people.  We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a casual work environment. Our office is wheelchair accessible.  

 

It is the policy of Measures for Justice to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Measures for Justice will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Jill Wesley at jill.wesley@measuresforjustice.org

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