UX Designer

  • Contract

Job Description

Hello Professional,

I trust your week has been treating you well thus far.  I'd like you to take a look at a great new position we now have available! Your opinion would be valued with regards to this opening.
I really appreciate for sending an updated resume & best number with best time to reach you.

Position: UX Designer
Location: Foster City, CA
Duration: 1 year long

There will be an onsite interview after initial phone screen.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong independent problem-solving skills, self-direction, and innovative thinking coupled with an aptitude and affinity for team collaboration and open communication. This individual is both highly analytical as well as highly creative, and consistently demonstrates superb design, writing and presentation skills. This individual fosters collaboration both inside and outside the team, evangelizes and promotes UX within the company, and can juggle several high-level projects while delivering A-level work on all of them. This individual is confidently able to justify design decisions based on a thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies. Role responsibilities include:
Education/Experience
Bachelor s degree in Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
8-10 years of experience in Design / UX and/or Research
Responsibility level
Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor.
Able to collaborate with business partners and build upon their vision using sound UX principles
Qualifications / Skills
Passionate about making web and mobile applications easier to use and accessible to all users
Subject Matter Expertise in interaction design.
Understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes
Strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
Thorough, methodical, and exhibits an extreme attention to detail
Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in spoken and written English
Strong problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
Self-starter who is comfortable with minimal day-to-day guidance, expertly manages time and independently manages competing, simultaneous projects and deadlines
Proficiency designing and developing prototypes using Balsamiq, Invision, or other industry tools
Proficiency designing high-fidelty mockups using Photoshop, Sketch or other industry tools.
Experience conducting usability tests (including with users with disabilities) a plus
Experience coding HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and/or to web standards a plus
Experience working with SCRUM in an Agile environment a plus.
Subject Matter Expertise in Accessibility (508/WCAG) a plus.
Visual/artistic design skills a plus.
Group facilitation and teaching (design thinking) skills a plus.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities
Design usable, accessible, and engaging user experiences for the web and mobile based on research and best practices.
Participate in discovery sessions and help create user journeys, user/task flows, wireframes, hi-fidelity mockups, and other UX artifacts as needed.
Translate UX research into design recommendations and UX requirements
Work with diverse team of product owners, UX designers, developers, and business partners in a fast paced environment, with quick iterative cycles

Remarks:
Must have skills: 8-10 years of Data Visualization, User Experience, Ability to talk to Product Owners comfortably and being able to relay information to developers
Nice to have skills: Front end engineer experience or understanding. Data Visualization framework. They don't have to code for this position but it would be nice to have an understanding
Roles and responsiblities: This designer will be working along side a developer to update data visualization within an application that exists.

Thank You,
Naresh Kumar, Technical Recruiter
Libsys Inc 'IT Sharps'
Direct  630-687-1143| Office  630-799-1556 | Fax 630-689-5724


Additional Information

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