UX Designer

  • Contract

Company Description

AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud, cyber security, web application services, ERP, and BI implementations by providing proven and experienced consultants to our clients. Our competitive, transparent pricing model and industry experience make us a top choice of Global System Integrators and enterprise customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide.

Job Description

Role: UX Designer
Location: Richfield, MN
Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Qualifications

Work samples and/or an online portfolio are required for submission.
5 or more years information architecture experience
Intermediate wireframing skills with tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle, Sketch, or equivalent software
Knowledge of user centered design, interaction design, information architecture, visual/graphic design and usability principles
Experience working with website, tablet, and mobile interfaces
Proven ability to formally present and articulate ideas effectively
Effective problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities
Be self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize, multi‐task and work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Basic understanding of HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Bootstrap / Responsive Design
Experience working in a variety of project methodologies; agile, waterfall, iterative
Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 accessibility design issues
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
Self-starter who remains current with web trends, usability and standards along with the tools and techniques for online experience development.
3 or more years of combined app & web design experience

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Design, Psychology, Digital Media Design, Communication, Marketing, Human Factors or equivalent work experience
2 or more years experience working in ecommerce or other large, multi-channel environment

What are the technologies and the depth of the technologies that a candidate must have in order to be successful in this role?
Wireframing tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle, Sketch, Balsamiq, Visio (Exposure to one or more) – Advanced or Expert level
Scrum/Agile environment – practical experience working desired
Adobe Creative Suite – Advanced

What are the soft skills that you feel candidates must-have in order to be successful in this role?
Effective communication
Consultative skills
Detail-oriented
Natural learner
Collaborative
Accountable
Driven and self-directed

Please provide three industries that would produce fitting candidates:
Retail
Financial services
Start ups

Additional Information

If anyone might be interest, please share your resume at smalik(at)ayrglobal(dot)com or you can directly contact me at 630-444-7490