UX Designer II (Remote - US)

ANSYS, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a User Experience Designer II to craft engaging and user-friendly experiences for their cutting-edge products. In this role, you'll leverage your visual design skills and UX knowledge to create storyboards, wireframes, and detailed mockups. Collaborating with product managers and development teams, you will help shape the user interactions for next-generation systems across various industries. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a web-based collaborative solution that will empower customers to innovate in fields like aerospace and automotive. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and help drive human advancement through technology.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in UX design or a related field.
• Proficiency in design and collaboration tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate user interfaces for ANSYS products.
• Conduct usability studies and communicate design rationale.

Skills

User Experience Design

Visual Design

Communication Skills

Prototyping

Usability Testing

Education

BS or BA in Human-Computer Interaction

MS in a related field

Tools

Figma

Balsamiq

Screen-capture tools

Video-editing tools

Job description

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Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Summary / Role Purpose

The User Experience Designer II creates easy and delightful experiences for users interacting with ANSYS products and services. The UX designer assesses the functional and content requirements of a product, develops storyboards, creates wireframes and task flows based on user needs, and produces visually detailed mockups. A passion for visual design and familiarity with UI trends and technologies are essential in this role, enabling the UX designer to bring fresh and innovative ideas to a project. This is an intermediate role, heavily focused on content production and communication. It is intended to expose the UX professional to the nuts-and-bolts aspects of their UX career; while building on presentation, communication, and usability aspects of the design role.

The User Experience Designer II will contribute to the development of a new web-based, collaborative solution for the ModelCenter and optiSLang product lines. This work will be based on an innovative modeling framework, modern web technologies, micro-services and integrations with Ansys’ core products. The User Experience Designer II will contribute to the specification and design of user interactions and workflows for new features. The solution will be used by Ansys customers to design next generation systems in the most innovative industries (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, semi-conductors, and others).

Location: Can be 100% Remote within US

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Designs, develops, and evaluates cutting-edge user interfaces
2. Reviews UX artifacts created by other UX team members
3. Utilizes prototyping tools and UX toolkits
4. Creates and delivers usability studies
5. Communicates design rationale across product creation disciplines and personnel
6. Records usability/UX problems with clear explanations and recommendations for improvement
7. Works closely with product managers, development teams, and other designers

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

BS or BA in Human-Computer Interaction, Design Engineering, or Industrial Design with 2 years’ experience or MS

Working experience with technical software development proven by academic, research, or industry projects.

Professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience with:

• UX design and collaboration tools: Figma, Balsamiq or similar tools
• Screen-capture/editing/video-editing tools

Ability to:

• Smoothly iterate on designs, taking direction, adjusting, and re-focusing towards a converged design
• Organize deliverables for future reflection and current investigations
• Communicate succinctly and professionally via email, chat, remote meetings, usability evaluations, etc.
• Prototype rapidly using any tools available
• Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) or optimization is a plus

Culture and Values

Culture and values are incredibly important to ANSYS. They inform us of who we are, of how we act. Values aren't posters hanging on a wall or about trite or glib slogans. They aren't about rules and regulations. They can't just be handed down the organization. They are shared beliefs – guideposts that we all follow when we're facing a challenge or a decision. Our values tell us how we live our lives; how we approach our jobs. Our values are crucial for fostering a culture of winning for our company:

• Customer focus
• Results and Accountability
• Transparency and Integrity
• Sense of urgency
• Collaboration and Teamwork

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.