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Employee Navigator

Senior UI/UX Designer

Employee Navigator, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


BA/BS Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent experience5+ years of experience designing user experiences for the web (Desktop and Mobile)A strong online portfolio demonstrating design thinking/process (problem/solution, before/after, research, sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, visual concepts, style guides)Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as InVision, Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, etcProven organizational, project management, planning, and facilitation skills to drive results collaborativelyPassion for data-driven product and design decisions with the ability to give and receive feedback constructivelyExceptional communication, problem-solving, presentation, and adaptability teamwork skillsKnowledge of UX best practices for applications and cross-platform devicesThe ability to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines with attention to detail while maintaining high standards of qualityExperience managing other designersResponsibilities

Develop and conduct training for Product Managers on their role in the design processContinually expand and refine the Employee Navigator Design System in Figma and Storybook and promote its use to drive consistency in the product and efficiency in the processPlan, organize, and deliver designs while collaborating with PMs and Engineers from product concept to launchRepresent the voice of the usersConduct qualitative and quantitative user research to help identify, understand, and solve the most pressing customer problemsWork closely with Product Managers to mature our problem discovery and user research processGather business objectives and project requirements from stakeholdersUtilize quantitative and qualitative data and user research to make informed decisions, respond to experiments, and iteratively adjust designsCreate intuitive interfaces that demonstrate a strong understanding of use cases and user journeysInitiate and lead projects to improve the user experience on desktop and mobile devicesProduce concepts, sketches, prototypes, high-fidelity designs, and other design assetsand effectively communicate these ideas to a range of stakeholders and audiencesOversee and approve development team implementation of approved designsQualifications

BA/BS Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent experience5+ years of experience designing user experiences for the web (Desktop and Mobile)A strong online portfolio demonstrating design thinking/process (problem/solution, before/after, research, sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, visual concepts, style guides)Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as InVision, Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, etcProven organizational, project management, planning, and facilitation skills to drive results collaborativelyPassion for data-driven product and design decisions with the ability to give and receive feedback constructivelyExceptional communication, problem-solving, presentation, and adaptability teamwork skillsKnowledge of UX best practices for applications and cross-platform devicesThe ability to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines with attention to detail while maintaining high standards of qualityExperience managing other designersResponsibilities

Develop and conduct training for Product Managers on their role in the design processContinually expand and refine the Employee Navigator Design System in Figma and Storybook and promote its use to drive consistency in the product and efficiency in the processPlan, organize, and deliver designs while collaborating with PMs and Engineers from product concept to launchRepresent the voice of the usersConduct qualitative and quantitative user research to help identify, understand, and solve the most pressing customer problemsWork closely with Product Managers to mature our problem discovery and user research processGather business objectives and project requirements from stakeholdersUtilize quantitative and qualitative data and user research to make informed decisions, respond to experiments, and iteratively adjust designsCreate intuitive interfaces that demonstrate a strong understanding of use cases and user journeysInitiate and lead projects to improve the user experience on desktop and mobile devicesProduce concepts, sketches, prototypes, high-fidelity designs, and other design assetsand effectively communicate these ideas to a range of stakeholders and audiencesOversee and approve development team implementation of approved designsAbout Employee Navigator

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Employee Navigator is a rapidly growing and highly profitable $100M ARR SaaS insurance & HR technology company that works with the nation's leading insurance carriers, payroll companies & insurance brokers. With over 300 employees across six offices, our products are designed to make it easier for our customers to manage the complexity of employee benefits & HR including... benefits administration, employee onboarding and much more. Following our recent acquisition of Enrollease, Inc. (known as Ease in the industry), Employee Navigator is now the leading benefits administration and HR platform in the US for insurance brokers, serving more than 4,000 brokers, over 175,000 companies and more than 14 million employees.

We've been named one of the Washington Post's Top Workplaces six years running.... including during the pandemic! Come join us and help us continue the tradition as well as start new ones!

About the Position

Employee Navigator is looking for an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer. Product Design at Employee Navigator owns the user experience in our core product as well as the company branding. The Senior Product Designer is responsible for bringing the user experience perspective to the entire product development process from product strategy, through user research, creating intuitive designs, and launching experiences that make our customers' lives easier.

Our mission is to build a multi-sided B2B platform that transforms how the industry works through the automation and standardization of digital enrollments. This is not an easy challenge given the current state of technology in this industry. To take on this role you should not be afraid to think big and seek constant input and feedback from customers and stakeholders while balancing the needs of growing a long-term profitable business.

The challenges are great - but the rewards are even larger. Are you able to think in the large but work in the small? Can you help a team see the big picture while maintaining attention to the level of detail needed to be successful? Do you have the necessary determination and perseverance to keep chipping away at problems, while being receptive and staying alert to potentially game-changing solutions? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct training for Product Managers on their role in the design process.

Continually expand and refine the Employee Navigator Design System in Figma and Storybook and promote its use to drive consistency in the product and efficiency in the process.

Plan, organize, and deliver designs while collaborating with PMs and Engineers from product concept to launch.

Represent the voice of the users. Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research to help identify, understand, and solve the most pressing customer problems.

Work closely with Product Managers to mature our problem discovery and user research process.

Gather business objectives and project requirements from stakeholders.

Utilize quantitative and qualitative data and user research to make informed decisions, respond to experiments, and iteratively adjust designs.

Create intuitive interfaces that demonstrate a strong understanding of use cases and user journeys.

Initiate and lead projects to improve the user experience on desktop and mobile devices.

Produce concepts, sketches, prototypes, high-fidelity designs, and other design assetsand effectively communicate these ideas to a range of stakeholders and audiences.

Oversee and approve development team implementation of approved designs.

Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience designing user experiences for the web (Desktop and Mobile).

A strong online portfolio demonstrating design thinking/process (problem/solution, before/after, research, sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, visual concepts, style guides).

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as InVision, Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, etc.

Proven organizational, project management, planning, and facilitation skills to drive results collaboratively.

Passion for data-driven product and design decisions with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively.

Exceptional communication, problem-solving, presentation, and adaptability teamwork skills.

Knowledge of UX best practices for applications and cross-platform devices.

The ability to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines with attention to detail while maintaining high standards of quality.

Experience managing other designers

Company informationEmployee Navigator simplifies benefits & HR for brokers and HR departments around the country. We've built an all-in-one product that consolidates everything from benefits administration to compliance, onboarding and more into one place.Employee Navigator works with the nation's leading insurance brokers to make it easier for companies of all sizes to run and grow their businesses. See how 50,000+ companies better manage over 6,000,000+ employees with Employee Navigator. www.employeenavigator.comSoftware, Insurance, Human Resources, SaaS, Benefits AdministrationPrivately HeldBethesda, MDCompany Specialties:Online Employee Benefit Programs, Benefits Enrollment, Information Technology, Human Resources, Health Insurance, Defined Contribution, and HRIS

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