Short-Term UI/UX Designer - ERP System Modernization

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

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Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, Payroll, or similar systems preferred) Strong proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar Experience creating: o Wireframes and prototypes o User journeys and workflows o Design documentation for development teams Demonstrated ability to: o Lead meetings and design discussions o Present concepts to stakeholders at all levels Experience collaborating with technical IT teams Strong communication and facilitation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience designing payroll, HR, or financial systems Familiarity with compliance-driven workflows (e.g., payroll regulations, auditing requirements) Hands-on experience using AI tools for design, such as: o Generative design assistants o AI-powered user research tools o Automated prototyping or accessibility tools Understanding of agile development environments Key Competencies User-centered design mindset Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to bridge business and technical perspectives Excellent presentation and storytelling skills Adaptability in modernizing legacy systems What You'll Impact Transformation from a legacy payroll system to a modern, user-friendly platform Improved efficiency and usability for HR and Payroll teams Adoption of AI-driven design practices within enterprise IT

FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR UPDATED RESUME TO MARTIN TINIO AT ...

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, Payroll, or similar systems preferred) Strong proficiency in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar Experience creating: o Wireframes and prototypes o User journeys and workflows o Design documentation for development teams Demonstrated ability to: o Lead meetings and design discussions o Present concepts to stakeholders at all levels Experience collaborating with technical IT teams Strong communication and facilitation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience designing payroll, HR, or financial systems Familiarity with compliance-driven workflows (e.g., payroll regulations, auditing requirements) Hands-on experience using AI tools for design, such as: o Generative design assistants o AI-powered user research tools o Automated prototyping or accessibility tools Understanding of agile development environments Key Competencies User-centered design mindset Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to bridge business and technical perspectives Excellent presentation and storytelling skills Adaptability in modernizing legacy systems What You'll Impact Transformation from a legacy payroll system to a modern, user-friendly platform Improved efficiency and usability for HR and Payroll teams Adoption of AI-driven design practices within enterprise IT

Comments and Other Information

Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. This position does not offer medical or dental benefits We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA