UX Writer

Highbrow LLC; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a UX Writer to craft engaging user interface copy and enhance customer experiences. This remote position requires a degree in writing or design and 5+ years of related experience, including a strong portfolio. You'll collaborate closely with designers, balance creativity and business objectives, and contribute to project planning. Ideal candidates have a passion for design and a solid understanding of interactive usability principles, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to innovate in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX writing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in product design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of UX writing abilities.
• Proficient in writing for digital and interactive platforms.

Responsibilities

• Craft seamless customer experiences by collaborating with designers.
• Write clear and compelling user interface copy.
• Contribute to project scoping and planning to meet business objectives.

Skills

Expert writing and editing skills

User-centered design knowledge

Good understanding of interactive design

Education

Degree in writing or design

Job description

Job Title: UX Writer

Job ID: 2023-11926

Job Location: Remote (Eastern or Central time zones only)

Job Travel Location(s):

# Positions: 2

Employment Type: W2

Candidate Constraints:

Duration: Long Term

# of Layers: 0

Work Eligibility: All Work Authorizations are Permitted

Key Technology: writing, editing, proofreading; experience in design-related discipline

Job Responsibilities:

Note: Portfolios required

• It’s an exciting time in financial services as the digital revolution has fully taken hold and design and innovation are at the forefront. We pride ourselves on creating industry-leading experiences used by millions of people on a regular basis. User experience designers develop information architectures, design interactive experiences and help conduct research to create services and products that our customers love. A deep understanding of our customers is foundational to our design practice.
• We are looking for a UX writer who is eager to solve meaningful problems and create seamless experiences spanning a broad digital and physical ecosystem. You’ll get a chance to work with a team of creatives from diverse disciplines and industries and collaborate closely with the best design research team in the industry to generate insights, concepts and experiences. Our work environment appeals to self-motivated, flexible team players that have great interpersonal skills and lots of curiosity. We encourage hybrid talents with multidisciplinary expertise.
• As a UX writer, you are a key member of the design team. You’re a great storyteller who is at ease presenting and discussing your work with clients and stakeholders. You challenge old ways of thinking and put the customer at the center of everything you do. Design thinking and User-Centered Design methodologies are second nature to you. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Collaborates closely with designers to craft seamless customer experiences
• Writes clear, accurate and compelling user interface copy
• Collaborates with project partners and Experience Strategy team to determine the business objectives that drive content strategy
• Makes recommendations on user requirements for projects and contributes to project scoping and planning
• Obtains competitive experience evaluations and customer data and establishes benchmarks for content
• Develops and documents content creation governance and workflow as well as style, tone and voice guidelines, including recommendations around brand vision
• Present content concepts in collaboration with designers
• Writers and designs in accordance with design system
• Contributes to the development of the team’s culture and quality standards
• Manage and administer design projects
• Coordinate copy translation

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in writing or design
• Experience in a design-related discipline (industrial design, user-centered design, visual design, design strategy, design management, human factors, psychology, human-computer interaction, etc.) is a major plus
• Expert writing, editing and proofreading skills, with experience writing for online required, kiosk, Voice and audio User Interface writing
• Wealth management industry experience
• Understanding of interactive design and usability principles and how content strategy and creation contributes to the user experience
• A passion for great experience design
• 5+ years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years in product design or creating of digital experiences
• Proficiency in adapting processes to meet project needs
• Willingness to collaborate
• Self-motivated, flexible, organized, and accountable
• Good understanding of user-centered design and related design disciplines (experience strategy, visual design, UX writing, design research, interaction design)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of UX writing abilities

Desired:

• Script writing and video production
• Content strategy
• Knowledge of online marketing, advertising and other interactive experiences