DX Sr User Experience Designer

AF Group Careers Section; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

AF Group is seeking a senior UX/Information Architect to optimize the user experience of its digital properties. You will define information architecture, wireframes, and interaction design deliverables while leading UCD practices across teams.

You will conduct user research, build personas and journeys, and mentor others while aligning UX with business goals. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction or similar field; advanced degree preferred (significant experience may substitute).
• Three+ years IA and usability analysis experience designing web interfaces.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on UX strategies in a collaborative structure.
• Experience presenting work to decision makers and colleagues.
• Blend of corporate and agency experience preferred.
• Experience with Agile or Lean UX.
• Experience coordinating user research and analyzing research/web metrics.
• Experience integrating accessibility into designs (508 compliance/ARIA).
• Experience designing mobile applications preferred.
• Experience with large-scale CMS projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles and UI standards.
• Expert in UCD process and deliverables; portfolio preferred.
• Expert in design modeling tools (Axure, OmniGraffle, iRise).
• Strong knowledge of UX deliverables (sitemaps, wireframes, personas, prototypes).
• Understanding of front-end tech (CSS3, HTML5, jQuery UI) and responsive design (Bootstrap).
• Project management skills (scoping, estimating, planning).
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimizing UX of AF Group digital properties through information architecture and interaction design deliverables.
• Lead UCD methods: user research, personas, journeys, wireframes, and testing for web/mobile experiences.
• Collaborate with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams to gather requirements and define design strategies.
• Mentor colleagues on UCD methods and best practices; advocate for user and business goals.
• Plan and conduct discovery/design research to inform UX vision and design decisions.
• Contribute to design strategy activities shaping product experience direction.
• Specify and articulate design solutions via wireframes, prototypes, and UI specs.
• Participate in innovation activities to improve daily tasks and core skills.

Skills

User research

Personas

Interaction design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Stakeholder influence

Agile / Lean UX

Accessibility (508/ARIA)

Mobile design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Axure

OmniGraffle

iRise

CSS3

HTML5

jQuery UI

Job description

Responsible for optimizing the user experience of AF Group digital properties by creating information architecture and interaction design deliverables and leading the consistent implementation of User Centered Design (UCD) techniques and methods.

Performs UCD methods, such as user research, personas, user journey mapping, wireframing, and user testing to develop the user experience of AF Group web sites and mobile application. Works collaboratively with members of the Content Strategy, Visual

• Design, Analytics, and Tech teams to gather and synthesize requirements and develop design strategies and specifications. Mentors colleagues and business SMEs on UCD methods and best practices. Advocates for the user, while equally considering the objectives of the business.
• Plans, leads and conduct discovery and design research to inform UX vision and design.
• Participates in design strategy activities that set the experience direction for products.
• Plans, specifies and articulates design solutions via wireframes, prototypes, and other design documents
• Participates in innovation activities and seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in daily activities and core skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction or similar field; an advanced degree in human computer interaction, user interface design, human factors or design planning, is preferred. (Significant relevant work experience may substitute for an advanced degree.).
• Three plus year’s information architecture and usability analysis experience designing user interfaces for web based applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and influence stakeholders to determine user experience strategies, while working in a collaborative structure.
• Proven experience presenting work to decision makers, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Blend of corporate and agency experience preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile or Lean UX methodology preferred.
• Experienced in coordinating and user research and analyzing research and web metrics data.
• Experience integrating accessibility into designs, including 508 compliance and ARIA.
• Experience designing mobile applications preferred.
• Experience with large scale custom applications and CMS (Content Management Systems) projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of interaction design principles and current global UI/design pattern standards
• Expert in all facets of the user-centered design process, including requirements gathering, conceptual modeling, wireframing, prototyping, UI specifications, heuristic evaluations and usability testing. Samples or a portfolio that demonstrate this experience is preferred.
• Expert in design modeling tools, such as Axure, OmniGraffle, iRise, or similar
• Strong working knowledge of user experience deliverables including strategy and analysis documents, sitemaps wireframes, user journey diagrams, personas, prototypes and UI specifications
• Understanding of front-end technologies including CSS3, HTML5, jQuery UI, and other evolving interface standards to assist in design
• Understanding of Responsive Design and supporting frameworks such as BootStrap
• Practiced in project management techniques: scoping, estimating, and planning
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and prioritize appropriately
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

PAY RANGE:

“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $80,960 and $135,520.”

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

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