User Experience Designer

UX DesignerPosition OverviewThe UX Designer will work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to create intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. This role will involve UX design, information architecture, user research, stakeholder collaboration, and project management.Key ResponsibilitiesUX DesignPartner with cross-functional teams to define user stories and UX deliverables.Design the visual style, interface, and interaction flows for digital applications.Create conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and prototypes.Develop and maintain detailed design specifications and reusable design patterns.Rapidly iterate designs for usability testing and development handoff.Design responsive, adaptive, and accessible experiences.Influence design and Product Owner decisions using UX best practices, research findings, and business requirements.Collaborate with developers to identify effective and efficient implementation solutions.Information ArchitectureTranslate business rules, requirements, and existing assets into scalable UX systems and enterprise solutions.Create, maintain, and distribute UX documentation, including:Navigation flowsWireframes and mockupsUse cases and task flowsPrototypesContent requirementsSystem and error statesOrganize and classify complex information to create intuitive application flows.Advocate for users and partner with business owners to develop features aligned with user needs.UX ResearchDevelop research strategies based on project KPIs.Create usability testing plans, scripts, and prototype scenarios.Formulate and test hypotheses throughout the design process.Conduct research using:Heuristic evaluationsUser interviewsRemote unmoderated testingIn-person usability testingRecruit, schedule, and moderate usability studies and user interviews.Analyze and present research findings to support design decisions.Collaboration and Project ManagementCollect, analyze, present, and incorporate user and stakeholder feedback.Manage changes to UX deliverables.Clearly present design recommendations using research findings, UX best practices, testing data, or business requirements.Provide timely project updates, including remaining work, issues, and risks.Manage project communications and negotiate with key stakeholders.Manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Visual Design, Library Science, or a related discipline; equivalent experience or training may be considered.At least 3 years of experience in UX design, interaction design, or a similar field.Hands-on experience designing native iOS and Android applications.Strong proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools, such as Axure, Sketch, Zeplin, Flinto, or Adobe Creative Cloud.Experience working closely with developers from initial concept through implementation in an Agile environment.Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and current web and mobile design trends.In-depth understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.Experience with moderated and remote unmoderated usability-testing tools and platforms.Experience rapidly iterating designs for user testing and development.Experience creating responsive, adaptive, and accessible designs.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to collaborate across disciplines, product lines, roles, geographic locations, and time zones.