User Experience Design Partner

The American Journalism Project is seeking a UX design partner to lead a user experience overhaul of their website. This initiative will align with an internal content and messaging refresh, aiming to deliver a more strategic, accessible, and engaging online experience.

Project Goals

• Redesign site architecture to prioritize discoverability and ease of navigation
• Present content in a user-friendly and audience-relevant way
• Reflect new messaging tone and content strategy
• Ensure a seamless, responsive, and accessible design across all devices

Scope of Work

• Conduct a UX audit of the current site
• Redesign the site’s information architecture and key layouts
• Develop wireframes for essential templates (homepage, blog, program pages, etc.)
• Incorporate feedback from AJP staff and stakeholders
• Deliver design assets for handoff to the development team

Project Timeline

• RFP released: June 18, 2025
• Proposals due: July 2, 2025
• Finalist interviews: Week of July 7
• Project kickoff: July 14
• UX audit & discovery: July 14–25
• Wireframe development & feedback: July 28–Aug 25
• Final wireframes & iteration: Aug 25–Sep 18
• Presentation & approval: Sep 24
• Implementation support: Sep 25–30
• Final delivery: Oct 1, 2025

What to Include in Your Proposal

• About your company and UX approach
• Relevant experience (especially with nonprofits, media, or philanthropy)
• Team bios
• Process overview and timeline
• Availability to meet project deadlines
• Budget estimate
• Portfolio or case studies

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant experience and understanding of target users
• Clear, thoughtful process
• Strong design sensibility
• Ability to deliver on time and collaborate well
• Value for cost
• Portfolio quality and references

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