UX Designer

PSG Global Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Boston is seeking a Senior Visual Designer with a strong background in user experience and digital design. The role involves leading projects, collaborating with teams, and creating clean designs that meet user needs. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and familiarity with design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator. A degree in design or related field is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to drive design excellence and stay at the forefront of UX trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in visual design or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Financial industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual design for multiple projects as the senior visual lead.
• Create documentation for project communication.
• Stay updated with UX/UI trends and tools.

Skills

Photoshop

Fireworks

Visual design fundamentals

Communication skills

HTML

CSS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, or related field

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Founded on a simple belief – do what’s right for our clients and our people. TrueBridge leverages proven talent identification / attraction / screening solutions to match highly qualified IT and business professionals with great opportunities.

We made the Staffing Industry Analyst's 'Fastest Growing' list in 2013 and 2014

Job Description

This position requires a creative, senior-level visual designer with mastery in digital site design. Candidates should possess a strong background in user experience, digital design and a demonstrated ability to produce clean and simple layouts and components that solve users’ needs.

As part of the UX visual design team, the successful candidate will lead multiple interactive projects, supervise day-to-day maintenance of existing experiences, and generate design through the use of appropriate tools, resources and processes. The candidate will collaborate with and lead internal team members (management, information architecture, copywriting, development, testing) and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior visual lead, working with designers, IA, Content, and/or Prototyping directly, to deliver the visual design of the user experience.
• Create documentation to help communicate the experience to the project team, UX team and prototyping team
• Present and explain design thinking in critiques and creative review discussions or in front of business partners
• Design with the style guide, brand and best user experience in mind
• Manage design workflow and timelines to ensure accurate and timely delivery of projects
• Organize regular discussions with leadership about project, team and design health
• Drive a passion about UX work and stay on top of UX / UI trends and tools
• Show desire to iterate on design, while having the ability to finish a project on time

Qualifications

Core Competency Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and skill in using Photoshop and/or Fireworks. Should have experience with Illustrator, InDesign, and other software (online and native) to design
• Ability to communicate design effectiveness and efficiency at project team, internal, partner and executive briefings.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Visual Designer, Graphic Designer, User Experience Designer, or similar role.
• Experience with multi-device design and responsive design.
• Well-versed in visual design fundamentals, typography, color theory, brand communication and UI principles.
• Understanding and experience with concepts of HTML and CSS.
• Strong verbal and visual communication, written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Financial industry experience required.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, Human Factors, Interaction, Graphic or Interface Design. Master's Degree a plus.
• Experience designing for the social web, design patterns, rich Internet applications and delivery methodologies.
• A passion for being the voice of the user and a proven track‑record building user‑centric solutions.
• Leader using the latest design trends and industry standards.
• Ability to cut through ambiguity and use good organizational skills.
• Experience working with teams in multiple software project methods such as Waterfall SDLC and Agile.
• Online portfolio displaying a firm understanding of user-centered design processes and information architecture principles is a must.

Additional Information

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