Senior UX Designer - IA, Research & Prototyping

AF Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

AF Group seeks a UX professional to optimize its digital properties, leading information architecture and interaction design. You will apply UCD methods, conduct user research, map journeys, and develop wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams.

The role involves mentoring colleagues, advocating for users, and guiding design strategy through discovery and testing, with opportunities for innovation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HCI or similar field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years IA and usability analysis experience designing interfaces for web apps.
• Ability to influence stakeholders to determine UX strategies.
• Experience presenting work to decision makers and colleagues.
• Experience with Agile/Lean UX.
• Experience coordinating user research and analyzing research and web metrics data.
• Experience integrating accessibility, including 508 compliance and ARIA, into designs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize user experience of AF Group digital properties through information architecture and interaction design.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and UI specifications; lead discovery and design research to inform UX vision.
• Collaborate with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams; mentor others in UCD methods.
• Plan and articulate design solutions and participate in innovation activities to improve daily workflows.

Skills

UX design

Information architecture

User research

Stakeholder management

Agile/Lean UX

Accessibility (508/ARIA)

Responsive design

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction

Tools

Axure

OmniGraffle

iRise

Job description

AF Group seeks a UX professional to optimize its digital properties, leading information architecture and interaction design. You will apply UCD methods, conduct user research, map journeys, and develop wireframes and prototypes while collaborating with Content Strategy, Visual Design, Analytics, and Tech teams.

The role involves mentoring colleagues, advocating for users, and guiding design strategy through discovery and testing, with opportunities for innovation and process improvement.