UX Designer

THE JOB

The User Experience Designer works collaboratively with UX, Product Management, and Technology delivery teams to design the next generation of desktop and mobile applications across web, iOS, and Android platforms. This individual draws from a deep understanding of design systems, standards and best practices to innovate and create amazing user experiences for our software solutions. The Designer must think strategically, collaborate across disciplines, be self-driven, and execute with an eye for detail. The ideal candidate enjoys working with other team members to solve complex user / business problems and can easily adapt and grow within a fast-paced and innovative environment. They must have a passion for design, an outstanding set of user experience design skills, and a desire to execute with excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design beautiful, simple, elegant, and intuitive applications, in both web and native / hybrid ecosystems

Conceive and manage design from start to finish

Create design deliverables such as wireframes, mockups, specifications, process flows, mood boards, user personas, icons, finished artwork, and prototypes

Participate in regular design reviews and be ready to clearly rationalize and justify design work

Create innovative design concepts based on a deep understanding of user needs and business objectives; willingness to try new approaches and iterate

Work with and / or develop design resources such as templates, Sketch symbols, icon libraries, reusable app components, style guides, design standards, and brand standards

Work in an agile environment providing design communication and assets for the team

Keep abreast of the latest UX design and technology trends

Support the overall visual design of products including color palette, typography, iconography, and style

Develop user research and usability tests and incorporate the findings into your design decisions

Estimate effort, plan schedules and manage time effectively

Obtain buy-in from stakeholders

Support implementation and respond to day-to-day questions from developers, product managers, and team leads

Understand technical, business, and time limitations, and design within these constraints

Qualifications

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

A Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field (HCI, Graphic Design, Industrial Design)

2+ years of experience designing web and mobile apps, 4+ years of general design experience

Proven expertise in Sketch App and InVision or other design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Balsamiq, Axure, and OmniGraffle

Deep understanding of and experience with the full UX design process including information architecture, user flows, wireframes, and high fidelity mockups

Understanding and knowledge of mobile human interface guidelines (Apple's HIG and Google's Material Design), current possibilities and limitations of hardware and operating systems, and basic design requirements of a complete mobile app (icon and artwork sizes, necessary screenshots, splash screens, screen resolutions, retina graphics, etc.)

Proven expertise with modern desktop and mobile app design

Solid understanding of graphic design principles and best practices

Flexibility and openness to feedback from cross-functional team members

Strong prioritization, planning and time management skills

Ability to balance multiple projects or tasks effectively without close supervision

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail and follow through

Experience with Agile Methodology

Confidence and knowledge to design uniquely complex or large scale UX projects

Portfolio containing examples of web, responsive and mobile app design