User Experience Jobs

Onward Search is on the hunt for a UI Designer to join our Entertainment client for a 1-2 year onsite contract position with potential to go perm.   You will work as part of the UI / UX team and be responsible for product design across mobile, web, and tablet. You will help support the current and next-generation design of our client's multi-platform entertainment properties. UI Designer Responsibilities Include: Working with UX and UI design leads to build high-quality user-centered solutions. Brainstorming ideation, rapid-prototyping, and other problem-solving. Designing UI comps that reflect sound UX thinking. Working with internal user research teams to support usability and focus group test plans and prototype support. UI Designers Requirements: 3+ years of experience in Digital Design with a preference for candidates who have strong UI / Product Design skills. Must have a strong understanding/foundation in UX fundamentals, being able to articulate user flows and user-focused design principles. Prefer candidates who have experience in user-centered design, user requirements/ analysis, and use research to make UI decisions. Must have a portfolio demonstrating exceptional design skills in entertainment/ consumer electronics or similar industries. Must have a cross-platform experience that demonstrates the ability to innovate across multiple touch-points. Must be able to sketch quickly and fluidly, ideas on paper, whiteboards, etc... Must be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite. It is a plus if you have After Effects experience. ​Apply now to learn more!

Onward Search has a new exciting freelance UX Architect position opened. We need someone who is responsible for owning the full UX process. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with rest of the team to deliver features that delight customers while delivering on business objectives. If this is something of your interest, please reach out! Responsibilities: Lead product user experience strategy; research, identify and work directly with others Create enjoyable customer experiences by iterating on designs and gathering feedback to constantly improve products Analyze usage data to gain deeper product understanding, KPIs and craft recommendations A portfolio that shows your thought process and ability to ship user-centered products Strong understanding of product development lifecycles Qualifications: 6+ years championing and delivering on UX best practices Experience with design sprints in an Agile development process, and Lean UX methodologies Strong proficiency wireframing and prototyping software, as well as familiarity with frontend code and web/mobile-based environments Ability to gather and synthesize different types of usability research; surveys, A/B tests, user interviews, eye tracking, and usability tests Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Do you enjoy collecting, researching, investigating, and evaluating user requirements? Is delivering an outstanding user experience by providing an exceptional and intuitive application design one of your strongest assets? If so, Onward Search has an exciting freelance position opportunity with one of our biggest clients. We are looking for an experience and creative UI designer to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering the best online user experience, which makes your role extremely important for our success and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty so apply today! Responsibilities: Plan and implement new designs as well as optimize existing user interface designs Test for intuitivity and experience Effectively communicate with the client to understand the business goals and objectives Develop technical and business requirements and always strive to deliver intuitive and user-centered solutions Combine creativity with an awareness of the design elements Create prototypes for new product ideas Conduct an ongoing user research and test new ideas before implementing Qualifications: 3-6 years experience Excellent UI Design portfolio with case studies Knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver Exceptional experience with HTML5 and CSS3 as well as familiarity with Human-Computer Interaction Must be at least 18 years old. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Onward Search is seeking a Product Manager to join the team of an energy tech start-up client. You will be reporting to the VP of Product and will be responsible for: Owning the product lifecycle of new features and services from ideation through launch and iteration Developing and managing consumer-facing features and product experiences for both mobile & web apps Identifying backend and platform-level requirements for a B2C entity that interfaces with a wide range of public & private entities to deliver services to users Ability to read and digest regulatory publications and translate them into product requirements for Engineering on both the front and backend Generating air-tight product requirements and user stories, and communicating them clearly to the relevant teams A/B testing implementation and data analysis at all stages of the consumer journey including marketing, conversion, retention, churn, and reactivation Working with Engineering to foster an environment of quick-turnaround to ship Problem-solving in real time with a lean team, facing challenges and circumstances with no industry precedent to follow Requirements: 4-10 years of product management or technology management roles on small or mid-size development teams Must have B2C experience working on both web and mobile apps (iOS and Android) with robust shipping rates Experience with web enrollment and mixed platforms Ability to discover opportunities, develop execution strategies, and define & deliver products Entrepreneurial mindset in terms of feature development, live-ops, problem solving, and cross-team initiatives Must be data-oriented and have the ability to identify KPIs, analyze numbers, and make action-oriented decisions based on data Previous experience using data to evaluate, iterate, and optimize a product before sending it out again Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate and evangelize technical initiatives, platform releases, and product trends in the mobile & web consumer space Ability to learn about energy tech and financial instrument trends, their impacts on the product roadmap, and how they drive innovation Poised demeanor, with the ability to keep calm under pressure and ensure decisions are made methodically, with a highest-impact-first approach Bonus Skills: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or related Experience managing products that use microservices architecture, AWS, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes Ability to use tools and technology to verify product behavior, troubleshoot technical issues and clearly articulate for Engineering to follow up Experience with energy, green technologies, and/or smart-home  

Our client, a luxury mobility company, is looking for a UI/Visual Designer with 3-5+ years of experience. They are looking for a full-time UI Designer with a strong passion for creating amazing experiences in the digital space and an equally strong interest in the future of User Experience in the next-generation connected cars. Responsibilities: Help define the visual language and interaction model for the product's infotainment system and mobile app Collaborate constructively with designers, engineers, researchers, and external partners Develop high level and/or detailed GUI, wireframes, and motion graphics to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas Develop a design style guide for UX and usability testing as needed Sketch with hand or tablet for High-level concept to articulate stories Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in mobile, product, interaction, or information design Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual communication/ interaction design experience with motion graphics Be a taste maker Extremely detailed in visual Experience building prototypes Expert knowledge of design tools (Sketch, 3D, Adobe suite, etc. – whatever makes you the most effective designer) Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Experience designing in automotive interfaces or applications is a huge plus, but ABSOLUTELY NOT REQUIRED BA/BS in Design (Human Interaction, User Experience, graphic, product, industrial, etc.), HCI, or equivalent related experience. BONUS POINTS: Experience with Luxury Automotive Brands Experience with Luxury Products in the US, EU, and China Voice user interaction experience a plus Crafting a high-level visual concept for Consumer Electronic Products a plus Experience creating multi-lingual digital product interface Experience in shipping products a HUGE plus Apply to learn more today!  

Our client is looking for an experienced UX designer to join their growing team. While translating 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. Skills: An understanding of UX design across mobile and desktop platforms Experience with UX design, especially building and editing wireframes Presentation skills and exceptional communication skills Comfort with prototype software Requirements: 5+ years of experience in UX design at an agency or web design shop Up-to-date resume and portfolio Experience designing across multiple platforms Does this sound like you? Apply today! 

Our client is looking to hire a UI Designer! This person will have the ability to understand complex design systems and be technically up to date with the latest workflows. UI DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Designs with a consistent process, starting with understanding the problem, followed by exhaustive explorations of solutions. Shows beautiful design solutions that are backed up by the user and business needs. Work and presentation should reflect a passion for user-centric design. Exhibits a strong understanding of the impact copy and motion has on the user experience. Work is driven by business, user, and technical needs. 5+ years of UI design. In-house is preferable but will consider the right candidates coming from agency-side. Portfolio of original and breakthrough work with demonstrated documentation of those experiences. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Have cross-platform design experiences (Web to Mobile to TV) you are technically fluent, comfortable working closely with engineering Expert knowledge of assets implementation standards on iOS, Android, and Web Proficiency in UI design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Zeplin, and Abstract Prototyping experience with applications such as Principal, Flinto, Framer or Invision Bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, or human-centered interaction or professional experience. Apply now to learn more today!

Our client, a global digital product design powerhouse, has an amazing opportunity for a Product Design Lead. This is for a long-term freelance assignment that will require you to site onsite at their well known client. In this role, you will work with a team of five other designers and work across various projects and divisions within the organization. Requirements: Exceptional UI skills and level of craft Have solid grounding in interaction design Ability to set design direction at pace Be motivated to get your hands dirty going beyond just design, product and research to enable actual delivery of user value Comfortable with presenting ideas to clients Have strong analytical research skills to understand the domain in order to make effective decisions on what the right thing is to build Experience in shaping and running user testing sessions Be able to prototype efficiently to test ideas with appropriate level of fidelity Have experience working with agile & scrum methodologies Have good communication skills Strong team player with a willingness to teach ways of working to others within your team

Onward Search is looking for a senior-level UX Researcher to join our prominent corporate client here in Atlanta for a long-term onsite contract opportunity! The client is looking to start someone in the next 2-3 weeks. Please note: This is a senior-level resource and you must be comfortable, capable, and savvy while working directly with research and business partners in complex projects. You should also be experienced enough to come in and independently-run a usability (or similar basic methodology) study end-to-end. Job Summary: You will plan, coordinate and conduct user research including, but not limited to, observation lab studies, ethnographic research, iterative usability tests, phone interviews, as well as co-design, ideation and other types of workshops with groups of customers, designers and/or business stakeholders. You will be responsible for identifying and communicating user needs, behaviors, frustrations, confusions, and insights as well as act as the user advocate within the organization. The users include external customers as well as internal stakeholders. This team does a significant amount of ethnographic field research and domestic travel of up to 25% may be required. Scope and Scale: This would be a 40hr/wk onsite W2 contract role expected to last 6 months initially. Extension for multiple years in 6-month increments is expected. All work would need to be completed onsite. Domestic travel of up to 25% is likely. Primary Functions: Plan, coordinate and facilitate user research studies leveraging various methodologies including, but not limited to, observation lab studies, ethnographic research, iterative usability tests, phone interviews, and co-design, ideation and other types of workshops Compile study data and conduct analysis to develop personas, behavioral patterns, user stories, actionable findings and other relevant insights to communicate the user perspective Prepare and present insights and user stories to infuse empathy, engagement, and passion for the human experience in design and business decision making Collaborate and communicate with team members and stakeholders throughout the process Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors or a related field. Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred. 8+ years of experience in conducting primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative research including observational studies, focus groups, and similar sessions; 5+ years of experience acceptable if paired with an advanced degree. Prior experience serving as the sole or lead researcher on UX projects is strongly preferred. An ability to independently run usability (or similar basic methodology) study end-to-end Knowledge of methods for gathering and analyzing UX research data Knowledge of relevant software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and specialized industry tools. Willingness to travel up to 25% Deep experience in ethnographic research studies Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines Strong oral and written communication skills Apply today to learn more!

  We have a client seeking a UX RESEARCHER to join their team. This team is responsible for providing research and testing on products to find solutions to problems that stakeholders have brought to them to solve. The right person will need to immediately become familiar with the mission of the company and use that to guide their work. It's imperative to this role to understand the business and technical aspects of the internet as well as the company they are problem-solving for. A solid understanding and empathy for the stakeholders are most important for success. This team empathizes user experience in the design and development of this company's entire digital presence. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up and run focus group sessions (one on one, groups either in person or remote) and run these studies for both generative and summative settings. Use information gathered to advocate user-centered interactions and help drive business decisions and solve problems. Collect, analyze and interpret user research. Translate user and stakeholder needs into effective user interfaces. Work with several different stakeholders (groups) to identify their needs and recommend appropriate research solutions. Be cognizant of other findings and results on the team to facilitate decision making. Must be comfortable presenting to large stakeholder groups. Conduct user interviews and research from start to summative evaluations. Able to use qualitative and quantitative data to provide more impactful guidance. Make recommendations and steer the process for best efficiencies. Partner with internal and external teams to build collaborate processes that create trust in the development cycle. Use of personas to carry out research and heuristic analysis. Able to write and report on usability studies using established testing methodologies and configurations. Create test plans for straight-forward and complex projects. Evaluate and integrate feedback from stakeholders to create moderators guides for testing. Create participant recruiting screeners. Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis of testing results using standard methodologies. Develops recommendations based on test results. Reports on test results. Conducts and coordinates Usability tests using standard and best practice testing methodologies and configurations. Coordinates testing logistics including recruiting, incentives, parking validation, locations (room scheduling, maybe multiple locations, or outside vendor). Sets up and tears down usability lab and observation room(s) including configuring the software and computer hardware (camera, laptop, networking, cables, etc.). Recruits participants as needed. Manages overall experience of participants- escorting them to and from the testing room and handling incentives. Provides support for creating test stimuli - producing cards for card sorts, basic HTML click paths, or paper prototypes. Arranges testing materials - ensuring that there is an appropriate number of collated copies of moderator's guides and participant demographics for the test and observation rooms. Adheres to our compliance practices for user and data protection. Strong ability to be self-organized and proactive in suggesting and bringing about positive change. Ability to juggle multiple, concurrent projects and collaborate toward maturing the user research processes for the team. REQUIREMENTS: Aside from being able to perform the tasks mentioned above, have a min of 3 years of moderating usability tests in a user experience environment with large teams and/or stakeholder engagement. BA in a related field. Masters degree preferred. Must have experience designing usability tests, analyzing results and forming recommendations based on those results. Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, best practices, and heuristics. Advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Proficient using Microsoft Visio. Proficient with Web design/coding best practices. Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. Full use and general application of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Deep knowledge of online design principles, trends, competition, technical limitation in order to design products and relationships between suites of related products appropriately. Detailed knowledge of the Web development process. Proficient with setting up, installing and configuring computer hardware and software. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Work with a team and independently Apply now to learn more today!