DX Sr User Experience Designer

Emergent Holdings, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Holdings, Inc. seeks a User Experience Designer to optimize the UX of AF Group digital properties through information architecture and interaction design.

You will lead UCD methods across web and mobile projects, mentor teammates, and drive discovery research to shape the UX vision. You will collaborate with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams, coordinating user research, wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications, while embracing accessibility and Agile/Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction or similar; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years information architecture and usability analysis for web apps.
• Ability to influence stakeholders on UX strategy.
• Experience presenting work to decision makers.
• Corporate and agency experience preferred.
• Agile/Lean UX experience preferred.
• Coordinate user research and analyze web metrics data.
• Accessibility integration (508/ARIA) in designs.
• Mobile app design experience preferred.
• CMS and large-scale applications experience preferred.
• Strong interaction design principles and global UI standards.
• UCD process mastery with portfolio samples preferred.
• Expert in design modeling tools: Axure, OmniGraffle, iRise.
• Strong UX deliverables: sitemaps, wireframes, personas, prototypes, UI specs.
• Frontend tech basics: CSS3, HTML5, jQuery UI; responsive design with Bootstrap.
• PM skills: scoping, estimating, planning.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize UX of AF Group digital properties, designing IA and interaction deliverables.
• Lead implementation of User Centered Design across projects.
• Perform UCD methods: research, personas, journeys, wireframes, testing.
• Collaborate with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams.
• Mentor colleagues and business SMEs on UCD best practices.
• Plan and conduct discovery and design research to inform UX vision.
• Participate in design strategy activities setting product experience direction.
• Create design solutions via wireframes, prototypes, and UI specs.
• Engage in innovation activities and identify improvements in daily work.

Skills

User research

Personas

User journey mapping

Wireframing

Usability testing

Stakeholder influence

Agile/Lean UX

Accessibility (508/ARIA)

Mobile design

CMS projects

Interaction design

Portfolio/samples

Design tools (Axure)

Front-end basics (CSS3/HTML5)

Responsive design (Bootstrap)

Project management

Time management

Verbal/written presentation

Education

Bachelor's in HCI or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Axure

OmniGraffle

iRise

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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