UX Designer

LibSys Inc; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LibSys Inc is seeking a UX Designer based in Foster City, California. The role involves designing accessible and engaging user experiences for web and mobile applications, actively participating in user research, and collaborating closely with product owners and developers.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in UX and design, with a strong focus on data visualization and prototyping skills. Knowledge of accessibility principles and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Design / UX and/or Research.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate concepts confidently.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design usable, accessible, and engaging user experiences for web and mobile.
• Participate in discovery sessions to help create user journeys and wireframes.
• Collaborate with a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

User Experience Design

Data Visualization

Collaboration

Accessibility

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Balsamiq

Invision

Photoshop

Sketch

Job description

Position Details

Position: UX Designer

Location: Foster City, CA

Duration: 1 year long

There will be an onsite interview after initial phone screen.

Responsibilities

• Design usable, accessible, and engaging user experiences for the web and mobile based on research and best practices.
• Participate in discovery sessions and help create user journeys, user/task flows, wireframes, hi‑fidelity mockups, and other UX artifacts as needed.
• Translate UX research into design recommendations and UX requirements.
• Work with a diverse team of product owners, UX designers, developers, and business partners in a fast‑paced environment, with quick iterative cycles.
• Collaborate with a developer to update data visualization within an existing application.
• Foster collaboration both inside and outside the team, evangelize and promote UX within the company, and juggle several high‑level projects while delivering A‑level work on all of them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in Design / UX and/or Research.
• Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from a supervisor.
• Able to collaborate with business partners and build upon their vision using sound UX principles.
• Passionate about making web and mobile applications easier to use and accessible to all users.
• Subject Matter Expertise in interaction design.
• Understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
• Thorough, methodical, and exhibits an extreme attention to detail.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter who is comfortable with minimal day‑to‑day guidance and manages competing, simultaneous projects and deadlines independently.
• Proficiency designing and developing prototypes using Balsamiq, Invision, or other industry tools.
• Proficiency designing high‑fidelity mockups using Photoshop, Sketch, or other industry tools.
• Experience coding HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and/or to web standards (a plus).
• Experience conducting usability tests (including with users with disabilities) (a plus).
• Experience working with SCRUM in an Agile environment (a plus).
• Subject Matter Expertise in Accessibility (508/WCAG) (a plus).
• Visual/artistic design skills (a plus).
• Group facilitation and teaching (design thinking) skills (a plus).
• Must have skills: 8–10 years of Data Visualization, User Experience, Ability to talk to Product Owners comfortably and relay information to developers.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Front‑end engineer experience or understanding; Data Visualization framework experience.
• Knowledge of front‑end technologies, even if the position does not require coding.
• Understanding of data visualization principles beyond basic implementation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.