User Experience Jobs

Our client, and industry leader in their space, is looking to hire a Senior UI Designer for a long-term contract opportunity! The responsibilities of a Sr. UI Designer include: Invent and inspire customer experiences that are disruptive, simple, and bold by design Work with a small group of agile team members consisting of Creatives, Strategists, Product Owners and Project Managers to ideate & develop effective, compelling, innovative customer experiences across all channels Create wireframes, UI designs and prototypes for internal and external user testing Help with all aspects of design production, including presentations, to take projects from concept to completion Understand customer goals, business requirements, project parameters, and be able to creatively problem solve Embrace and apply Design Thinking principles with Lean UX methodologies Develop original interaction and design concepts Experiment with new tools and techniques and share your learning Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in order to facilitate discussions and guide the decision making process to meet project objectives Experience and requirements: 3+ years design experience Bachelor's Degree in Design, User Experience or related field Portfolio that represents a wide range of diverse projects with a focus on visual and UX solutions Intimate knowledge of Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite Understanding of interaction design, and designing intuitive user interfaces and navigation for mobile and web Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organization and time management skills with an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Exceptional attention to detail Ability to rapid prototype creative concepts is a must Does this role sound like it was made for you? Apply today!

Are you an ACD that is looking for their next BIG Role? Have you felt stuck in work that your heart just isn't into? Here is the opportunity that will change your mindset. The ACD (UX) would be responsible for creating compelling, insight-driven web-based experiences. This high profile opportunity requires an ability both to help lead the project team and the client through a user-centered design process to develop meaningful experience concepts, and to execute on those concepts. The IDEAL candidate is an ideas person who can sell "the big idea" to the client, but who also loves getting her or his hands dirty in the process. Responsibilities: Lead the development of the information architecture and content strategy of transactional, informational, and marketing websites Discover target audiences' needs, tasks, and goals and translating them into creative concepts Translate business requirements into meaningful interactive experiences Lead immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing Develop user personas and scenarios to clarify results of user research and focus the team's design efforts on the needs of key users Lead team in collaborative development of prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients Develop and document detailed user experience specifications for highly interactive interfaces Drive User Experience thought leadership in both the company and the industry Develop documentation (site maps, define customer journeys, transaction flows, sketches, scenarios, wireframes, navigation models) Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to lead design of complex transactional interfaces, taxonomies and metadata frameworks, and templates for content management systems Demonstrated ability to develop big ideas, and execute flawlessly against them in a highly collaborative environment Demonstrated experience conducting user research and translating user research into design decisions Demonstrated experience using web analytics data to inform design decisions Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions High tolerance for ambiguity matched only by your desire to organize it 7-10 years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer(or similar role) Degree in a related field, such as Library Science, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Technical Communications, English, History, Anthropology, Economics Advanced proficiency in a variety of design tools including Sketch, Invision is a MUST Principle is a PLUS ECommerce experience is a plus Ideal Candidate: CPG, eComm, Someone who has a clean, elegant ecommerce website, design work, layout work as well. Portfolio: Product advertising, website, design execution standards; modern designs, clean, etc. If this sounds like you and you are ready for the challenge, please DO NOT delay in applying below. This hire will be made in the next week! **Unfortunately, No C2C or Sponsorship is available for this opportunity**

Are you a mid-level Product Designer looking to break into a major consumer electronic account? Do you love the process of design in front of the product but also find the functionality behind the scenes an opportunity for improvement! If so, we need to chat. Requirements: UI that can think UX, preferring someone from a lifestyles brand company, interactive agency or automotive account experience Deliverables: Mid level UX—hands on, working on responsive design more of a UI need—style guides, prototypes, interaction models, etc. Needs to be able to have the UX thought process Duties and Responsibilities: wireframes, design that will involve content hierarchy and interaction models Their site system is established and looking to enhance navigation and content layout of the site. This is primarily Consumer facing and any eCommerce experience is a plus. This is an extremely fast paced environment and the stakeholders may change direction frequently! Truly looking for resource who have lifestyle and bigger brands within their portfolio. Big Brand experience helps understand the work and frustrations of multiple stakeholders within a larger client Location: 100% REMOTE but West Coast or Midwest is preferred! If you have the chops and are eager to land in one of the largest Digital Agencies around, please apply below! Our client is looking to make a decision by Wednesday 6/9 at the Latest. **Unfortunately, No C2C or Sponsorship is available for this opportunity**

Global Financial Firm with offices in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a creative and resourceful User Experience Research Lead with strong design research skills to join our rapidly growing team of innovators, disruptors and problem solvers. As a User Experience Research Lead you will develop research strategies that deliver actionable insights using qualitative and quantitative research methods to improve and innovate desktop and mobile user experiences. You will scope and craft research plans, conduct research sessions, and present your study findings to business stakeholders. Naturally, we want someone who can think outside the box and provide fresh thought leadership, but we are also looking for an individual who will complement and embody our team culture - caring and empathizing with our customers, showing kindness, seeing a need or pain point and actively reaching out to help. If you can explain why you’re that person, we want you! Primary Responsibilities: Consult with product owners and design leads to understand the customer segments and related product/service offerings Partner with design leads to clarify project goals and identify areas where user experience research can provide greater insight and success Design and execute research studies that follow research best practices and methodologies Ensure all research study results are actionable and contribute directly towards meeting project and business goals Present and communicate research results and recommendations to the stakeholder team and larger organization when needed Partner with design team lead to identify future research needs and develop a research roadmap with project briefs estimating scope and level of effort Support research team lead in project prioritization and progress reporting Support other team researchers as needed to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables and best practice compliance Collaborate with research and design leadership to identify new tools and/or process improvements that drive better alignment and compliance with design systems Collaborate with research support vendors to ensure quality of facilities and study participant pools meet expectations Contribute to next gen research group vision, identifying areas of opportunity or improvement Participate in recruiting and interviewing new team members Qualifications: 3-5+ years of experience planning and executing user research studies Bachelor’s degree required Demonstrated ability to drive multiple medium complexity initiatives with minimal guidance Demonstrated ability to champion user experience research and integrate within the design planning, estimation, and prioritization process Demonstrated ability to incorporate design thinking into the product development process Clear articulate communication skills Familiarity with banking and finance a plus

Our client, a super rad game studio is looking for a UX/UI Designer. This UX/UI designer will be responsible for: Building the design, usability, and accessibility of the games Building strong and comprehensive wireframes Building sophisticated mockups and storyboards The ideal UX/UI Designer will have: 5+ years of design experience Strong portfolio presenting wireframes and design representations of in-game or in-software work Proficiency in Azure, photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch This is a remote option opportunity!

Our client is looking for an experienced UX designer to join their 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. Skill Set: 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: 3-5+ years of experience in UX design at an agency or web design shop Bachelor’s degree (preferred in marketing or technical-related major) Up-to-date resume and portfolio Experience designing across multiple platforms Sound like you? To learn more about this opportunity, apply now.

Our client, a video game company, is seeking a UI/Visual Designer to join the team. Responsibilities: Craft the best player experiences through their knowledge of systems design, graphic design, interactivity, layout, typography, and color theory Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and act as both aesthetic and functional problem solvers understanding players and asking questions about the what, who, and how when solving for an interface or communication challenge Art direction, design interfaces and scalable UI systems across global player facing products and platforms Work closely with the Visual Design Lead as well as other Visual Designers, UX Designers, Product owners and Engineers across multiple product teams to design and build best in class out-of-game player experiences Craft visually intriguing and intuitive interfaces that show a deep understanding of readability, hierarchy, interactivity and player behavior patterns Create and apply scalable design solutions for a variety of digital products across multiple platforms and devices to enhance the player experience around the games Build efficient style guides and design systems and communicate conventions for future product iterations and new content Champion best practices and guidelines for products you design across the organization Collaborate with product partners and vision holders to prioritize changes and influence delivery goals Work with UX designers and engineers to visualize and implement various interface solutions Create motion design concepts and high-fidelity prototypes of interfaces Mentor designers from the discipline and art community Musts: 5+ years of professional experience as a Visual Designer or UI Designer in digital products or web Demonstrated knowledge of Figma or Sketch and the Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge of digital product design pipeline including systems design and cross-platform responsive design Demonstrated ability to design interfaces that meet both aesthetic and functional goals 2+ years of digital product design experience (pc, web, mobile, or console) is a plus Experience leading digital design processes Experience in a secondary craft area such as UI motion graphics, front-end coding, illustration, or branding is a plus Experience with creative direction and the pitch process

Our client, a top financial company, is looking for an experienced, passionate User Experience Designer to design web applications for bank employees. The ideal candidate loves sinking their teeth into complex problems, collaborating cross-functionally, and devising elegant, powerful solutions. This role requires a high level of critical thinking and performs all UX tasks for an Agile team, including initial research and analysis, wireframes and prototypes, usability testing, and UX QA of builds. A successful candidate is also self-motivated and able to work independently to meet tight deadlines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze and interpret business requirements that often include complex workflows and financial data Lead UX discovery, including incisive questions that make the most of limited time with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts Create artifacts that help clarify business and user needs as well as current and future user flows (e.g., personas, scenarios, flow diagrams, sitemaps) Develop and document information architecture, screen concepts, functionality, and interaction design using Axure RP Research and apply best practices, reuse existing patterns, and work within a visual style guide – except when it's not the best way to meet the current business and user needs In that case, create smart, new solutions and patterns Professionally present UX concepts and deliverables, advocate for the optimal user experience, and facilitate feedback sessions Plan, moderate, and report on usability tests Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts, who create detailed technical specifications, and with developers, who advise on technical feasibility and options Support development and QA teammates during grooming, build, and testing, to answer questions, ensure the vision stays intact, and perform UX QA Help your project team deliver solutions that give the business and end users as much value as possible, within technical, timeline, and regulatory constraints SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of cross-functional teams Effective at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Expert understanding of UX methodologies, and ability to select the right tool; at the right time from a well-stocked UX toolbox Great design sensibility, with great attention to detail Ability to accept and resolve critique gracefully Familiarity with current design trends and web development technologies Professional portfolio demonstrating problem-solving abilities and outlining level of participation for each project Comfortable in a corporate environment 3+ years working on information architecture and interaction design of websites 3+ years leading user experience design on projects, including client/stakeholder interaction 1+ years using tools for interactive prototyping like Axure RP (true interactivity, not just linking hot spots to a different page/design like InVision's normal function) Experience with Axure; our primary tool for wireframing and prototyping Experience in digital agency, financial services, cloud apps, enterprise apps, or large eCommerce sites Visual design skills and/or understanding Ability to advise on nomenclature, and draft clear and concise interface text

Our client, a video game company, is seeking a UX Designer to join the team. You will report to the Senior Design Manager and be responsible for: Work closely with initiative leadership to set the design strategy and own design delivery in a high-scope product area that is complex and ambiguous Apply design thinking and take a broad approach to ensure experiential continuity across platforms and touchpoints Work from concept through development and collaborate with other UX designers, visual designers, product owners, and technologists to achieve your goals Lead UX design across multiple workstreams, focusing on the interaction design and player flows for these areas Break down experiences thoughtfully for teams to be able to ship value incrementally (i.e., Minimum delightful experiences) Clearly present and communicate data-informed design ideas, vision, and strategy through visual storytelling Accurate planning and estimation of design work for medium to large projects Collaborate across teams and channels to design large-scale products for players Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data through multiple user research methods to make data-informed decisions, and communicate those learnings to others Provide appropriate level of design artifacts for the team (e.g., Strategy articulation, discovery/ research results, journey maps, flows, wireframes, mockups and/or prototypes) Work with Design discipline leadership across the company to establish best practices and quality standards, and champion user-centered design methodologies Musts: 5-7 years experience designing digital experiences, products, and platforms as a User Experience Designer, Information Architect, Interaction Designer or similar Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, or other industry design and prototyping tools Experience designing products, interfaces, and interactions for web and mobile A professional portfolio with examples of your past work Pluses: A minimum of a BA/BS degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction/ Interface Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience Expertise designing across responsive web layouts on multiple devices and form factors. Expertise designing for ios and android device UI guidelines Experience working on global payments and acquisition flows to drive conversion Excellent understanding of modern design, interaction patterns, and frontend technology capabilities Broad or secondary UX skills outside your core specialty: interaction design, content strategy, user research, information architecture, prototyping, visual design, ui animation etc.

Onward Search is on the hunt for a Product Manager to join the team of our mission-driven green tech start-up. You will report to the COO and will be responsible for: Owning the end-to-end product lifecycle including product & market research, competitive analysis, planning & positioning, roadmap & requirements development, and product launch Developing pricing strategies through cross-department collaboration, A/B testing etc. Developing programs to maintain production timelines across multiple departments, translating product strategy for prototype construction, final product development, and marketing communication plans Analyzing customer needs, market trends, and potential partnerships, helping to scale both the company and product market Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience as a product manager in early-stage tech start-up environments (preferably within the B2B SaaS and/or IoT Hardware space) Must have worked on shipped products, have experience at 3+ companies, and have a portfolio of at least 3 major projects It is critical to have end-to-end lifecycle management experience (ideation through commercialization and rollout) Must have experience in customer development/user research Experience delivering finely-tuned product marketing & pricing strategies Heavy experience with dashboards and data visualization (desktop and mobile) is preferred Proficient in SEM and online advertising is a plus Strong presenter, able to comfortably speak in front of key stakeholders Solid writing and editing skills