User Experience Jobs

Apply your human-centered design & research skills to help teams build empathy and explore solutions as they create compelling and useful experiences for students and educators. Your expertise in understanding users will help further our mission to make classrooms a better place. The Director, User Experience Research will be a key member of the UX team within the product development organization and will partner across work streams to explore and understand user challenges. The impact you’ll have: Apply your vision to shape a rigorous user research practice Lead and direct a small team tasked with supporting product design teams throughout the design life cycle from discovery to production to post-launch learnings Become a clearinghouse for product team research needs and steer them to good decision making around framing their research questions and selecting an effective methodology Dictate guidelines for a robust usability testing program with adults and children Model best practices for collecting and analyzing information through a variety of methods, from surveys to interviews to observation Help curate and grow an accessible body of knowledge that will serve teams long after studies are complete Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes What we’re looking for: Sr. experience in user research with a deep focus on usability You have a broad knowledge of the landscape of qualitative and quantitative research methods and experience in knowing which to deploy when Some past experience setting up or growing an in-house research practice You’re comfortably managing a small team and willing to be a coach and mentor to more junior researchers Good attention to operational considerations, including tracking vendor budgets You are a natural storyteller and communicate concisely and clearly in written communication and findings documentation You’re comfortable presenting and delivering convincing insights to senior stakeholders Apply today to be considered!!

Our client, a higher education powerhouse located just outside the city of Boston is seeking to scale their internal UX technology team to keep pace with their community’s emerging needs, they seek to strengthen and evolve their key practice areas. This team collaborates with various stakeholders within internal teams and divisions to meet the demands of a global, mobile community to enable the broadest possible access. They offer a flexible work environment within a collaborative organization and numerous opportunities to work with leading technologies and learn new skills. As a UX Designer you will work across the UX spectrum including research, strategy, prototyping, information architecture and usability testing. This role collaborates on both web and mobile sites and various applications to support learning, research and business functions within the organization. The UX designer plays an active role in promoting best practices and mentoring colleagues in UX and Design Thinking. Skills: Conducting research to inform projects and identify innovation opportunities; creating deliverables including user requirements, user stories, customer journey, mental model maps, service blueprints, personas and wireframes; conducting user testing and other user-facing activities to evolve strategy, design, and content Converting analytics into actionable knowledge Creating and maintaining a shared repository of research data Participating in projects’ lifecycle from discovery through implementation Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field 3 years of professional experience as UX researcher, UX strategist, usability specialist, UX designer or similar role Demonstrated ability to conduct user research and synthesize information into actionable reports, journey maps, mental model maps and personas Ability to create wireframes, flow charts and information architecture Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

We are a dynamic R&D organization looking to bring on a Senior User Researcher talent with a strong Quantitative background. This will be working on cutting edge innovative products and you will play a major part in driving research. Responsibilities include: Creating and executing usability and broader user research evaluations to inform designs Participate in data processing, analysis and reporting. Drive of user research data with other technical and business data. With senior guidance, develop insights from research findings and present to project teams and stakeholders Collaborate with User experience professionals to ensure superior ease of use of new products. Work with senior research to understand study objectives, to identify when user and design research should be conducted, and to determine appropriate research methods Assessing designs for usability issues for internal prototypes, current products and competitive products within and in related or adjacent spaces Deliver best in class reports and results Participate in studies Collaborate with UE designers and product marketing to plan, coordinate, and conduct user research and analysis to determine target users and goals for product design efforts and existing products Responsible for investigating, evaluating and recommending new and merging usability techniques, technologies, and process improvements as requested Professional Experience: BA/BS degree in Human Factors, Applied Cognition, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Psychology, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Anthropology, or behavioral sciences Minimum 4 years of usability or user research (consumer, consultancy or academic) Strong quantitative research background is a must Strong analytical and process-oriented problem-solving skills Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional team environment Keen understanding of the product development process, including meeting the needs of business, software, hardware, and quality assurance Excellent moderating skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Visual design skill set a plus A solid portfolio of past work Apply today to be considered for this great opportunity!!!

An exciting agency in Boston is seeking a Front-End Developer to join their skilled development team to build and maintain large complex websites along with other digital deliverables such as microsites, Skills: Work closely with Sr Developers as well as Creative team to design and develop large complex websites along with other digital advertising solutions for well-known client Passionate about learning new web platforms and Front End emerging technologies and SVG frameworks Excel in fast paced environment, delivering multiple projects at once Requirements: 2+ years in web development in HTML5 and CSS3 1+ years of experience with at least one JavaScript framework (i.e.: React is preferred but Angular, Ember, Backbone etc) Strong Problem Solving and Troubleshooting. Experience with at least one modern CMS (Drupal, WordPress, etc.) Some experience working within creative agency or within in-house marketing team Apply today to be considered!!!  

Onward Search has an exciting for a UX/UI Designer at a leading strategic management company. As a UX/UI Designer, you’ll translate design concepts into effective, useful information architectures, you’ll create solutions that address user, brand and business requirements. This will involve working closely with design team to establish project scope, building wireframes and incorporate existing UX models, and utilizing prototypes to test designs. This is a month and half long freelance opportunity located in the South Bay that kicks off ASAP! Responsibilities: Assist on human-centered design activities, defining a conceptual framework for interfaces, building prototypes of varying fidelity, analyzing designs and other various projects Work closely with members of the design and technical teams, along with other stakeholders in the organization, leveraging data science and user research to be a primary advocate for user-centered design and strategic thinking Requirements : 1-3 years of experience as UX/UI Designer or similar at an agency or web design shop Bachelor's or advanced degree in human-computer interaction, communication design, design or related discipline Strong experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision Experience designing for responsive web design and design language Ability to craft intuitive and happy user experiences across multiple journeys within complex frameworks Ability to rapidly prototype across different medias Ability to think, sketch and innovate within collaborative settings with internal teams and external clients Experience with one of the following or comparable prototyping tools: Axure, Proto.io, Flinto, Balsamiq, UXPIN, OmniGraffle An understanding of UX design across mobile and desktop platforms Experience with UX/UI/Visual design, especially building and editing wireframes Presentation skills and exceptional communication skills Experience in enterprise design a plus

A large financial firm in Boston, MA is seeking a UX Designer to join their team to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences for an array of new and existing software products. Skills: Work within a UX team alongside Product managers to ensure optimal user experience for complex applications Responsible for UX design of software applications. Deliverables include: wireframes, flows and rapid prototyping Collaborate with a cross functional team to connect the dots between UX research, architecture and development Requirements: 3+ years as User Experience Designer with portfolio or case studies showcasing UX solutions and deliverables (especially wireframes, flows and prototypes, etc.) Expertise in user experience design for software, web or mobile applications Must have experience prototyping in Axure Apply today to be considered for this role!!

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity for a User Experience (UX) Engineer at a growing search-driven analytics company. you’ll synthesize design and development. You’ll take the company’s innovative product concepts and bring them to life in an effort to push the boundaries of UI design. You'll partner with Designers and Developers to develop living breathing prototypes, build UI patterns in code, and assist in the final implementation of new features. You’ll sweat the details to take design over the line by iterating complex interactions, animations and pixel perfect UI components. You’ll collaborate with the Experience team to user test new concepts, iterate constantly and assist the engineering with final implementation RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver innovative, engaging prototypes using the latest in front-end technologies Advise, collaborate, and synthesize feedback from UX designers, Product Managers and Developers Fulfill several project requests simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines Assist front-end engineers with final development Assist in the development of company’s corporate website QUALIFICATIONS BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience At least 1 year of developing clean, valid and compatible websites and applications HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript development experience Experience with Object Oriented JavaScript and modern JavaScript libraries (e.g., Angular, jQuery, Node) Experience with vector and motion graphics, including SVG, HTML5 Canvas, and Animation via JavaScript and CSS Data visualization experience, D3, Highcharts Experience with development on mobile platforms Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills

Onward Search has an exciting opportunity to join a talented team of Designers that are focused on launching one-of-a-kind experiences that make it easy and fun for their millions of customers. If you love going to sporting events, enjoy concerts or even theatre, then read on! We're in immediate need for a game changing UI UX Designer who is passionate in making a huge impact in building amazing experiences around the world. A great eye for design and thorough knowledge of UX is a must. Team of 20. On this project, there will be 7-8 designers Day to day: typical UI role focus on taking requirements, coming up w. wireframes and high fidelity mock ups Looking for someone excited to work on the events and entertainment space. This includes concerts, fashion, and entertainment Responsibilities: Work collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team that includes UX, visual design, and content Take in requirements, produce wireframes and high-fidelity mock-ups Create pixel perfect design patterns that are scalable across multiple channels Create and maintain Style Guide to ensure consistency Be up to date on current industry trends on mobile and web for social & communities Confidently present design decisions to teams and stakeholders, articulating and rationalizing needs against user insights and business goals Deliver wireframes, low /hi mockups & prototypes for our strategic initiatives for 2018 Job Requirements: 3+ years’ experience working in a dynamic UX practice (preferably agency or large company) Robust knowledge of Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop design constraints and nuances. Direct experience designing for all platforms preferred Direct experience with user research, including using insights to divine user needs and inform experience capability priorities Experience creating final assets for engineering Awareness of adaptive and responsive techniques (preferably hands-on) Strong verbal and writing skills, with the ability to communicate the value of UX to product, business, and technology leaders Deep experience with broad range of UX design and implementation tools (Visio, Omnigraffle, Adobe CS, Invision, Axure, etc.) Education: Master’s Degree in Design, or equivalent

Onward Search is hiring for a UX Architect with Mobile experience! This is a long-term contract in Dunwoody. Health benefits available! 3 plus years required The User Experience Mobile Architect within the Digital Experience and Design team will help drive the digital experience design of mobile apps, contributing to strong brand awareness, desirability and improved usability for our guests. Our ideal candidate has a passion for creative problem-solving, with multiple techniques at the ready to uncover guest needs, wants and opportunities and the communication skills to present ideas effectively to business and technical audiences. Requirements: • Bachelors Degree in Human Factors Psychology, Instructional Design or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience • 8-10 years of progressive work-related experience with demonstrated mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position, 3+ years of experience designing for mobile apps and/or responsive • Experience designing digital experiences for the travel industry is a plus Technical Skills and Knowledge: (Key Activities) • Experience with mobile app technologies, type and design principles like Flat and Material Design for both iOS and Android, supporting portfolio examples is a must • Experience with enterprise-level user experience architecture and design processes; agile experience a plus • Demonstrated expertise defining digital user experiences using research methodologies such as heuristic evaluation, prototyping, in-lab and online usability testing • Demonstrated expert ability to apply Usability Best Practices in a cross channel environment (web sites, CRO, mobile and business applications) • Expert level user experience architecture skills using design tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle, and Keynote to creative responsive or device-specific designs • Experience with Webflow is a plus • Demonstrated ability to understand target audience needs and business needs, finding the best balance and applying to creative solutions • Strong conceptualization ability; facilitate and lead creative brainstorming sessions      

Our client is currently seeking a User Experience Designer. Location: Chicago, IL Resume and Portfolio are required Summary: Responsible for designing and developing innovative and engaging user experiences Responsible for conducting user research and evaluating user feedback Collaborates with product team to design and develop innovative usable solutions for the client’s business goals Demonstrable UI design skills with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative problem-solving, an understanding of marketing needs, and empathy for the customer Proficiency in Photoshop, Axure, or other visual design and wire-framing tools Advanced technical skills, specialized in UI & front-end design and coding (HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS3) Working knowledge of Adobe Target (or a comparable product) is a plus Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies Experience constructing modern web interfaces – including responsive design Excellent organization, analytical, planning and leadership skills Experience in dealing with multiple projects and cross-functional teams and ability to coordinate across teams in a large matrix organization environment Strong relationship building and consulting skills Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with clients and cross functional team members Job Requirements: 2-5 years of relevant experience (agency or consultancy a plus) Killer portfolio with outstanding examples Strong writing and presentation skills Willing to have fun with a cool and eclectic group Multitasking skills and detail-oriented is a must