UX Designer III

Mindteck; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindteck is seeking a UX/UI Designer II to enhance user experience through innovative design. This role involves understanding user needs, conducting research, and working collaboratively with teams to create user-centered designs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UX/UI design principles and tools, along with a passion for solving complex problems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant work experience in design & project management.
• Expert use of collaborative design and prototyping tools.
• In-depth knowledge of design research methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research and synthesize insights to inform design decisions.
• Develop user flows, prototypes, and designs that enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement design strategies.

Skills

UX Design principles

Human-centered approaches

Generative user research

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design

Equivalent certifications in UX/UI

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

InVision

Job description

Primary Purpose: (3-4 sentences) (Briefly describe the overall purpose of this position – why does it exist and how does it contribute to the overall organization) The UX/UI Designer II will deeply understand and champion end user needs, synthesize them into personas, design flows and prototypes to test in order to solve complex problems in ways that end users love and that work for the business. The individual in this role will Client, frame and solve problems with creativity and analytical thinking, using research, data, and industry best practices to make design decisions in engagements with cross-functional business teams.
In addition, the UX/UI Designer II will apply their knowledge of design thinking methodology, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design to influence human-centric experiences across multiple projects, ultimately creating intuitive, innovative, and beautiful interfaces that people are drawn to use. Duties and Responsibilities: (7-10 bullet points) (Describe, in order of importance, the primary duties and/or responsibilities to be performed, methods used, and why. Statement should include WHAT, HOW, and WHY) Within the scope of specific assignments and best practices defined by the Research and Design team, the UX/UI Designer II demonstrates independence and influence in these key areas:

• Research & Insights: Bringing a point of view on data collection methods and framing of insights in order to identify problems and validate solutions through research
• User Experience Design: Leveraging user-centric methods to effectively orient underlying models with end-user needs
• User Interface Design: Illustrating their ideas and understanding of foundational principles of design at an application level through prototyping, interaction design, and compelling visual design
• Domain Expertise: Deepening their expertise about the end users they support, Product fundamentals, the technology landscape at Bank, and the business of grocery retail
• Process Leadership: Collaborating with cross-functional peers on the process and approach for identifying end-user needs and solving problems with new and defined tactics from Bank Research & Design toolkit
• People Proficiency: Promoting R&D team culture, deepening trust with their internal network, developing informal leadership in group settings, and beginning to support recruiting and onboarding.
• Portfolio Execution: Driving their projects, asking for direction as needed to define approach, adhere to design standards, achieve intended outcomes and exhibit team values.

Qualifications: (List the qualifications needed to perform the role – include education, certifications, knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design or relevant field; equivalent certifications from an accredited program in UX/UI, human-computer interaction, information science, digital media, product design, or on-the-job experience will be considered.
• 3 or more years relevant work experience with design, project management, and development processes including Agile/Scrum
• Experience facilitating workshops and gaining consensus among large, diverse groups of cross-functional stakeholders
• Expert use of storytelling and end-to end thinking at sketch/concept and workflow levels
• Expert use of collaborative design and prototyping tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Mural, Miro, Figma, InVision, and Sketch
• In-depth knowledge of design research methods, such as contextual inquiry, card sorting, and usability testing
• In-depth knowledge of user interface models, application design, and website functionality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Familiar with computer information systems, data analysis fundamentals, and data visualization tools and technologies,such as PowerBI
• Familiar with front-end languages including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Key Skills: UX Design principles and deliverables, including human-centered approaches, generative user research methods, user personas, service blueprints, information architecture, wireframes and knowledge of product development lifecycle, collaboration and results orientation.

Preferred Qualifications: (List any preferred qualifications (like to haves) for the role – could include advanced educations, certification(s), or knowledge)

• Master's degree in relevant field of study
• Additional trainings or certifications in relevant field of study
• 1 or more years of on-the-job experience in Agile teams and/or product design
• Experience in retail or grocery

While others say it, we do it: we care. We have great people and we do great work. Just as importantly, we have great relationships with an impressive clientele. Over 1,000 talented, diverse, and career-minded professionals are carving out their role and experiencing a good mix of challenges and opportunities – and we're rooting for them along the way, every day. For more, click: https://www.mindteck.com/career/life-at-mindteck.html
Mindteck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.