User Experience Designer

Hermes Corporate; Palermo; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A digital solutions company in Palermo is seeking an experienced UX Designer. The role involves creating intuitive digital experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience and a strong portfolio. Key skills include user research, prototyping, and a solid understanding of UX methodologies. This position lasts 6 months, emphasizing usability and accessibility standards.

Competenze

• 2+ years of UX Design experience for digital products.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and visual design skills.
• Solid understanding of UX methodologies.
• Excellent understanding of usability and accessibility principles.

Mansioni

• Conduct user research including interviews and surveys.
• Create wireframes and prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Advocate for usability and accessibility.

Conoscenze

User-centered design

Collaboration

Usability testing

Prototyping

Strong communication skills

Strumenti

Figma

Adobe XD

Miro

Sketch

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a UX Designer with a strong user-centered mindset and the ability to translate business needs and user insights into simple, intuitive, and valuable digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, UI Designers, Developers, and business stakeholders to design end-to-end solutions for web and / or mobile applications.

Project length : 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, behavior analysis, benchmarking)
• Define personas, user journeys, use cases, flows, and information architecture
• Create wireframes, low / high-fidelity prototypes, and run usability testing sessions
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and UI Designers to ensure solutions are user-centered, aligned with business goals, and technically feasible
• Apply and contribute to the Design System and style guides to ensure consistency across products and platforms
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to iteratively improve the user experience
• Advocate for usability and accessibility across teams
• Present and defend design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to UX processes and help spread a user-centered culture within the organization

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of UX Design experience for digital products (more for senior roles)
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and visual design skills
• Strong experience with Figma
• Proficiency with tools such as Miro, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
• Solid understanding of UX methodologies (Design Thinking, Lean UX, Agile UX)
• Excellent understanding of usability and accessibility principles (WCAG)
• Ability to create interactive prototypes and perform usability tests
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Hotjar, GA4, Mixpanel) and product metrics
• Understanding of HTML / CSS or front-end concepts for effective collaboration with developers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to incorporate feedback effectively

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Contributing to or maintaining a Design System
• Background or experience in UI Design
• Portfolio including detailed UX case studies (not just visual mockups)
• Experience with user testing platforms (Maze, Lookback, UserTesting.com)
• Knowledge of inclusive design principles