User Experience Jobs

Onward Search is on the hunt for a Product Designer to join the team of a fast-growing wellness tech company. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competencies to fill the role.  Skills: Creating responsive designs for both websites and mobile apps. Developing wireframes, experience prototypes, and visual assets to guide the dev team. Revising and executing UI design based on feedback, tech constraints, and market research. Working with the dev team to ensure stellar user experiences on mobile. Requirements: 4+ years of interactive design experience. Proficient in Sketch, InVision, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. After Effects is a plus. Experience working collaboratively with product managers and engineers. Ability to think through and communicate the strategy behind your design. Familiar with best practices in UX design. Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client, a New York City based online luxury fashion retailer, is looking to build their Product team, infusing it with top talent across multiple Senior and mid-level positions. Our client is motivated to hire and is looking to bring expertise in on a temp-to-hire structure beginning immediately. This company has various roles open and varying levels onsite in NYC. Skills: Driving delivery, measurement and the iteration of multiple features across one of many properties (e.g., web, mobile, internal tools) with the goal of improving KPIs. Collaborate with key stakeholders in all departments of the company in a very open and team-minded company. Work with the Product Management team lead to help scale the department in line with the growth of the technology function. Manage direct reports as the team grows. Develop processes around feature prioritization leveraging research and data to inform your decision making. Own the backlog of our client's website and/or mobile app from end-to-end. This includes SOW definition, User Acceptance Testing processes, launch planning and AB strategy for testing. Partner with team stakeholders to develop solutions, design solutions, set deadlines and prioritize the work to get there. Own your business line, actively managing your business' performance, reporting, tracking and analyzing the metrics output on an as needed basis. Partner with Director of Product Management to define the standards in which this growing department operates, help build the team and mentor junior team members. Requirements: Previous Product Management experience in an agile tech team. You are an excellent storyteller and communicator. You know how to influence decision making at all levels within a company. You are a leader who can lead a team forward but also roll up your sleeves and get dirty when needed. You have a firm grasp of front-end technology (HTML, CSS, Java, SEO, responsive design, progressive web design, and more). Solid understanding of native mobile tech (iOS vs. Android and programming languages like Swift, React Native, etc.) You can work with tools like JIRA, Google Analytics, Trello, etc. You are very detail and solutions-oriented. Strong creative and analytical thinking. Bonus if you can read code in GitHub, experience with SQL/pulling reporting, and management experience. Does this sound like you? Please apply with your detailed resume!

Onward Search's client, a leading digital creative agency in New York City, is looking for a freelance Senior level UX Designer with a minimum of 7 years of experience with heavy work specifically in the website space, to join their team on an eight week website redesign project. This role will begin on-site on October 1st. Skills: Leverage iconography, typography, color, space and texture to provide an inspiring experience to users across the client base. Partner with your strategy team to conduct user research, identifying insights to inform design choices and make recommendations based on those learnings. Utilize user-centered design best-in-class principles to produce amazing visual from concept to execution across platforms. Collaborate with your design and engineering team to continually refine the brand's design language to create great-looking, innovative products. Work among a design team which includes engineers, product managers and other designers in a fast-paced yet collaborative environment. Act as a client-facing member of the design team, presenting your ideas internally as well as to the client, clearly communicating intention in your work and are able to discuss with strategic rationale. Other tasks may apply. Requirements: 7 years of mobile and desktop web design experience. You come from a design background, bringing your knowledge of color theory, branding, iconography and typography. You have developed amazing digital and mobile experiences. You understand the full product life-cycle and how your work affects the overall process. You have complete knowledge of the product lifestyle and can drive the process including sketching designs, user research, etc. You can manage multiple work streams autonomously but can work as part of a broader design team including product managers, developers and designers. You have designed both consumer and internal facing products. You take pride in executing with an obsessive need for quality and creativity. Your resume and portfolio is formatted, clean and navigable. Does this sound like your skill set and experience? Apply today! 

Onward Search is hiring an experienced User Experience Architect for our clients Consumer Experience Design (CXD) team influencing design thinking, strategy, and execution throughout the customer journey of numerous products, and contributes design leadership and oversight to increase product teams’ understanding of the factors that influence behavior, drive engagement and increase delight. The team is expected to bring passion, empathy, and expertise to every engagement, CXD drives innovation through discovery, design, and optimization of factors that positively influence decision making, bring our clients’ brands to life and increase efficiency and satisfaction. User Experience Architects (UXAs) partner with product teams that the CXD group supports, engaging in user-centered analysis/design activities throughout the product development lifecycle, from the early stages of product planning and up-front analysis, through conceptual-to-detailed design sprints, up to product launch and often the following release into the next iteration of product innovation. Throughout each engagement, the UXA is responsible for helping internal project teams and external partners deliver exceptional experiences to their consumers by understanding and influencing business requirements, translating those requirements into system and interface designs, validating designs by gathering internal feedback and ensuring customer acceptance through usability testing. Skills: A minimum of 7 years of UX experience in client-side or agency-side settings. Online portfolio that contains work samples representing a healthy mix of complex system design (e.g., flows, wireframes, interactions, prototypes) for web and mobile experiences. Experience influencing UX strategy showing contributions to UX execution for interactive digital work for multiple clients and/or projects. Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with creative people. Self-motivated, organized and accountable. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with tight deadlines, and multi-task efficiently in high volume, fast-paced settings. Strong communication skills to confidently present to a variety of audience types and seniority levels. Communicating and delivering best practices that result in high levels of UX quality and innovation across products Drive discussions that communicate ideas quickly, effectively and persuasively to design team stakeholders and decision makers. Passion for interactive technology. Experience collaborating in-person with co-located Agile project teams as well as collaborating virtually with geographically distributed team members.  Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of user experience and interaction design fundamentals across a range of digital products. Familiarity with prototyping and wireframing best practices (e.g., iRise, UXPin, Balsamiq, etc.) and/or wireframing tools (e.g., Visio, OmniGraffle). Extensive experience following/using enterprise design patterns, interface guidelines, and accessibility compliance standards. Experience developing or contributing to enterprise user interface guidelines and pattern libraries. Awareness and knowledge of design production processes and activities. Basic understanding of motion & material design fundamentals. Design-level understanding of Responsive Web Design and Mobile First. Familiarity with iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Design guidelines. Experience designing for native mobile platforms is a plus. Experience in the financial, retail, hospitality, & travel industries is a plus. Requirements: Can rapidly prototype proposed solutions and effectively facilitate user testing as needed to further optimize the system model, application flow and user interface design. Hands-on experience with core CXD rapid design/prototyping tools, like: Axure, to develop high functional fidelity design prototypes Sketch, to develop high visual fidelity design prototypes. Represent the customer needs through discovery, business process flows, customer journey mapping, persona development, etc. Work closely with product owners, managers, business analysts, technical architects, developers, and designers to conceptualize solutions that are engaging, technically feasible and meet established requirements. Create and communicate the concepts of the proposed ideas effectively, using the right tool and presenting at the right level of detail to different audiences. Does this sound like you? Apply today with your portfolio! 

Onward Search's client, a global marketing firm, is seeking UX Researchers to join their team thru mid-January. In this role, you will be working on in-lab user testing and contextual and ethnographic work in the field. Skills: Oversight of research material preparation and implementation of best practices. Provide oversight and guidance to moderators and note takers. Execute these activities independently when appropriate while simultaneously managing a project. Identify final client deliverables that will address research objectives, and independently develop or oversee the development of those final deliverables, including research reports, executive summaries, and design recommendations. Effectively and efficiently review deliverables and provide constructive, actionable feedback. Communicate these deliverables to clients effectively. Recommend redesign of application if needed. Leads finding workshops. Defines ways to integrate research and design on specific projects. Ensure quality of service delivery for all direct reports where applicable, as well as for all projects supervised. Actively collect feedback on direct report performance where appropriate, and implement improvement plans on an individual level. Maintain a solid understanding and fluency with UX products. Support VPs and KAMs to recommend approaches and create proposals and budgets with supervision. Identify an area of focus to improve the UX business. This focus may be developing or refining methods or tools used by the business, expanding or refining internal training or onboarding, general process refinement, or other areas with manager approval. Optionally, demonstrate independent proficiency in business development skills and lead sales calls, scoping, bidding, and proposal efforts with minimal oversight. Requirements: Solid consulting skills are required, strong client management skills are also critical for success. Mastery of core UX skills (teaching and mentoring) to educate the team. Must have an exceptional understanding of the larger picture of UX engagements, and experience in managing multiple projects with proper delegation of activities is a business imperative. Ability to network at all levels with self-confidence. Capable of winning business and building meaningful client relationships. Strong commercial management skills with demonstrated success in client management. Competent skills in the moderator's guide development, analysis, and recommendations for reporting. Ability to orchestrate a variety of projects types and to utilize different UX techniques. Project management skills for logistics and planning and team activity execution. Communication skills to explain design justification and flexibility to adapt to client needs. 3-7 years' experience in related field (i.e., user experience research or design). Bachelor's degree in human factors, HCI, Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, Visual Design, Behavioral Sciences or equivalent experience is required (Master's degree or higher preferred). Does this sound like you? Apply today!   

Onward Search is seeking a Web Production Specialist for a 6+ month assignment with our client, a large financial company located in Downtown Los Angeles. This person will leverage all available resources and creative assets to build web experiences via relevant tools, primarily AEM. Leverages skills in design, writing, user experience, to create page components, full pages, and broader experiences. They will be a crucial player in the editorial approach for digital channels, contributing to editorial strategy and direction for owned thought leadership platforms, repurposing and rewriting content for the web channel. Skills: Works extensively with IT partners on enhancements to authoring experience, component and template development, and determining the best approaches for delivering experiences that can’t be supported with existing capabilities. Is the administrator of web configuration tools (e.g., target, audience mgr, AEM, etc.) that are leveraged to deliver targeted and personalized audience experiences and A/B tests. Provides coverage across assigned teams to ensure releases and publishing are coordinated across sites, audiences/campaigns. Provides support to distributed authors, ensuring web experiences are built leveraging best practices and standards. (e.g., SEO, metadata, brand, tagging, etc.). Works with technology teams to maintain web applications using Adobe’s Experience Manager CMS to include site architecture, custom components, workflow development. In partnership with cross-functional teams including UX and IT, enforces platform standards and processes. Supports day-to-day compliance with key build standards and metrics (e.g., page load and weight, metadata, URL best practices, and redirects, etc.) Collaborates with x-functional to support the continuous improvement and optimization of channel processes. Collaborates with others and assists in completing work assignments, as needed. Performs quality checks and verifies the accuracy of work Performs additional responsibilities as assigned. Requirements: Demonstrates initiative by identifying issues and recommending solutions on complex and broad matters. Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and manage the work of diverse, multiple teams. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and analytical skills in areas of high complexity. Demonstrates sound judgment in resolving matters of high complexity. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and develop/maintain working relationships inside and outside the organization to enable effective completion of business objectives. Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage projects across multiple teams or groups. Demonstrates a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Adobe creative tools, analytics and the ability to apply it to work assignments. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Adobe Marketing Cloud. Exhibits knowledge in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the department/business area. 5+ years of related experience. BA Degree or equivalent. Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search's client, a digital agency in Downtown NYC, is hiring a Product Designer with 3+ years experience on a temp to permanent basis. This role reports into the Lead Product Designer - there is also a Junior Product Designer on the team that will work closely with you. The ideal candidate will have strong typography, visual UI design, wireframing, prototyping and able to work with minimal supervision. Communication is a big part of the job, so the Product Designer must feel confident enough to contribute to the entire creative process. Keeping a finger on the pulse of current trends is also key! Skills and Requirements: Strong written and verbal communication skills; sharing of ideas in a group setting. 3+ years experience as a Product Designer. Understanding of typography, layout, color theory. Wireframing, prototyping, UI Design. Strong in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch, InVision, basic HTML/CSS. Design thinking abilities and can accurately describe design decisions. The ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment. On point organizational skills. Willingness to contribute ideas. Can oversee projects from ideation through completion. Assist with maintaining digital and print branding materials, as well as helping develop a style guide for both marketing and tech teams. Are located in NYC and can work onsite. Apply now with your portfolio and resume!

Our client, a fast-growing company in Miami, is looking for a UI/UX designer to join their team on a contract to hire basis. In this role, you will work alongside an innovative Digital Marketing team to provide your expertise of UI/UX, strategize and execute on all things UI/UX. Skills: UI visual design, including UI screen layout, icon design, font handling, and widget design. Design documentation for internal use by audiences including software development and testing UI graphical asset production UI design and production capabilities Experience with an ability to absorb and follow design guidelines and style trends as referenced from existing materials (other UIs and/or user documentation for the same product line, etc.) Reliable and speedy turnaround to meet aggressive deliverable schedules. Ability to proactively coordinate deliverable needs with user documentation and UI software development teams. Communication and organization skills are key. Requirements: Thorough and diverse technical proficiency in illustration, UI visual design, and Adobe Creative Suite 5+, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Quality with speed. Strong self-management skills. Excellent communication abilities. MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) If you qualify, apply today and provide resume and samples of work.

Onward Search is looking for a Digital Creative Director to join our agency client in Atlanta for an onsite direct hire opportunity! Candidates local to Atlanta strongly preferred. Skills: You'll be responsible for strategic, creative leadership, concepts, and hands-on design work across a wide variety of digital and interactive projects including websites, mobile apps, custom portals, web apps, CMS systems, platforms, etc. This is a client-facing role and will involve requirements gathering, pitch work, deliverable reviews, and similar functions. You need to have a deep understanding of the business side of the creative industry required. Experience managing design projects against deadlines and budgets strongly preferred. This is a digital role and experience, and portfolio work should be primarily if not exclusively in the digital space. Requirements: 10+ years of experience in strategic and hands-on digital creative leadership at the ACD or CD level. Prior agency experience required. Bachelor's Degree in design, marketing, or a similar field preferred. 7+ years of experience managing creating teams of 5+ people required. Broad experience in web, ecomm, and mobile design and design leadership required. Ability to work within tight and aggressive deadlines. Expert proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, etc. Experience in UX design including wireframing, prototyping, and UX strategy as well as associated tools is a plus. Advanced experience leading, concepts, and designing user interfaces for enterprise, web, mobile, B2B, and B2C applications. A mind and passion for digital innovation. Must be a bright, articulate, self-starter who can take the initiative and bring new ideas to the table Must have a robust digital art direction and graphic design background Professional, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through and thrive in a fast-paced environment Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus Collaborative nature, good communicator. Solid grammar and writing skills, very organized, detail-oriented, process driven. An ability to work independently and collaboratively and to successfully manage concurrent and competing projects. Absolutely no egos allowed. A clean, modern portfolio showcasing DIGITAL design case studies is required at the time of submission. Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Onward Search is looking for an Associate Creative Director of Digital Experiences to join our agency client in Atlanta for an onsite contract-to-hire role! Skills: You'll be responsible for strategic, creative leadership, concepts, and hands-on design work across a wide variety of digital and interactive projects including websites, mobile apps, custom portals, web apps, CMS systems, platforms, etc. This is a client-facing role and will involve requirements gathering, pitch work, deliverable reviews, and similar functions. This is a digital role and experience, and portfolio work should be primarily if not exclusively in the digital space. Requirements: 7+ years of experience in strategic and hands-on digital creative leadership at the Art Director, Sr. Art Director or ACD level. Agency experience strongly preferred. Bachelor's Degree in design, marketing, or a similar field. 4+ years of experience managing creating teams of 3+ people required. Deep experience in web, ecomm, and mobile design and design leadership required. Prior experience in UI and UX design for enterprise dashboards, portals, and similar systems strongly preferred. An understanding of the business side of the creative industry required. Experience managing design projects against deadlines and budgets strongly preferred. Ability to work within tight and aggressive deadlines. Expert proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, etc. Experience in UX design including wireframing, prototyping, and UX strategy, as well as associated tools, is a plus. A mind and passion for digital innovation. Must be a bright, articulate, self-starter who can take the initiative and bring new ideas to the table. Must be able to help lead a team of graphic designers. Must have a strong art direction and graphic design background. Professional, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus. Collaborative nature, good communicator. Solid grammar and writing skills, very organized, detail-oriented, process driven. An ability to work independently and collaboratively and to successfully manage concurrent and competing projects. Absolutely no egos allowed. A clean, modern portfolio showcasing DIGITAL design work is required at the time of submission. Does this sound like you? Apply today!