UX/Product Designer: Research-Driven UI & Prototyping

Skill

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement with match

Paid sick leave

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking an experienced UX/Product Designer to create intuitive, high-quality digital products and experiences. You will work closely with end users, product partners, and software development teams to understand user needs and translate insights into user-centered design solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong UX design and user research capabilities with the ability to turn qualitative and quantitative insights into wireframes, prototypes, user interfaces, and actionable

Qualifications

Experience in UX/Product design and user-centered practices.
Strong ability to translate research into design solutions.
Proficient in wireframes, prototypes, and UI design.
Experience with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and other formal research activities to understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points.
Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative user data to identify trends and opportunities.
Translate research findings into product recommendations, design hypotheses, user stories, and actionable insights.
Partner closely with product managers, developers, stakeholders, and end users throughout the product development lifecycle.
Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs to communicate design concepts.
Develop and refine intuitive user interfaces for digital applications and products.
Apply usability principles, mental models, and user-centered design practices to product strategy and execution.
Use rapid prototyping and visualization techniques to explore and validate potential solutions.
Contribute to information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and overall product experience.
Apply strong visual design principles, including typography, hierarchy, layout, and iconography.
Present design concepts, research findings, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
Document research findings, design decisions, processes, and product recommendations.
Iterate on designs based on user feedback, research findings, business requirements, and technical considerations.