Specialty Experience Designer - Contractor

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Specialty Experience Designer to create user-centric designs for their digital products. This role involves designing intuitive interfaces and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, leveraging your expertise in UX/UI design and tools like Figma. If you are passionate about transforming user needs into delightful designs and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in UX/UI or product design, ideally within fintech.
• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile and web app designs emphasizing usability.

Responsibilities

• Design low- and high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes.
• Work cross-functionally to align design solutions with business goals.
• Participate in usability tests to validate design decisions.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Proficiency in Figma

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Knowledge of accessibility standards

Interaction design principles

Tools

Figma

Job description

Position Title: Specialty Experience Designer

Position Location: Remote

Position Duration: 6 months

Industry Background

User-centric design experience/background

Responsibilities

1. Design low- and high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI.
2. Create aesthetically pleasing, accessible, and responsive interfaces following brand guidelines.
3. Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and other design teams to align design solutions with business goals.
4. Participate in and analyze usability tests to validate design decisions and iterate accordingly.
5. Ensure designs meet financial industry regulations and accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA).

Requirements

1. 2-4 years of experience in UX/UI or product design, ideally within fintech, but diverse backgrounds are welcome.
2. Strong portfolio showcasing mobile and web app designs emphasizing usability and visual appeal.
3. Proficiency in Figma for designing and prototyping.
4. Experience working with design systems and contributing to their evolution.
5. Knowledge of interaction design principles, typography, and accessibility best practices.
6. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present design concepts to stakeholders.

Job Description

Supports transforming tasks into intuitive, accessible, and easy-to-use designs throughout the entire experience lifecycle, from first-time users to experts.

Identifies customer and business needs through research and discovers solutions to meet those needs. Makes impactful decisions beyond the banking industry.

Executes visual, information, interaction, and service design elements that meet business and customer needs, delighting users. Communicates the initiative and product via user journeys, storyboards, prototypes, wireframes, and other materials.

Gauges usability of products and suggests improvements.

Conducts research studies and presents findings to inform customer experience enhancements.

Flex Skills/Nice to Have

Knowledge of ADA compliance and accessibility standards.

Application Instructions

Please apply if you possess the relevant skills and experience. Our team will contact you.

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