The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
FamilySearch - UX Designer 4 (US-based, Hybrid Option)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043
Job Description
The IT Product Design Engineer 4 is a professional, specialist position considered the "creative vision" for specialized products. This position provides content development, technical orientation and user perspective to online products, services, and communities by guiding and ensuring consistency throughout the site by following company image and quality standards. This position teams with creative and technical leads to manage strategy. This role manages the production of online content from product concept through completion, including product updates and revisions. This person serves as a liaison among user awareness, strategic alliances, product management and product development to integrate a variety of content and to achieve a consistent, successful product for the user. This person may interact with third party technology. This position may oversee work performed by others and serve as inspiration to the direction of the unit while not managing people.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
Responsibilities
Lead subject area initiatives for the enterprise
Use a wide variety of UX tools and methodologies to solve complex problems utilizing Information Architecture Content Strategy and Usability
Plan and conduct assignments, involving larger and more complex projects
Partner with the product manager and product team to define problems & goals, map user flows, prototype interactions, and oversee the building process
Lead the creation and execution of the product vision and road map
May serve as an advisor to other professionals
Test and iterates on existing design
Pioneer subject area competencies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experienceEight years of professional experienceExpert in user experience competencies, such as:Analysis and requirements managementInformation ArchitectureInteraction DesignUsability EngineeringVisual DesignPrototype EngineeringUser researchDemonstrated leadership in subject area for organizations and the industryExtensive business acumen with transferable skill sets across industries/portfolios.Excellent writing and presentation skillsExperienced working with Agile teamsThis job operates in a professional office environmentTo successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipmentPreferred:
Master's degreeExperience designing for mobile and native platforms \
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About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
The IT Product Design Engineer 4 is a professional, specialist position considered the "creative vision" for specialized products. This position provides content development, technical orientation and user perspective to online products, services, and communities by guiding and ensuring consistency throughout the site by following company image and quality standards. This position teams with creative and technical leads to manage strategy. This role manages the production of online content from product concept through completion, including product updates and revisions. This person serves as a liaison among user awareness, strategic alliances, product management and product development to integrate a variety of content and to achieve a consistent, successful product for the user. This person may interact with third party technology. This position may oversee work performed by others and serve as inspiration to the direction of the unit while not managing people.
This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.
We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.
Responsibilities
Lead subject area initiatives for the enterprise
Use a wide variety of UX tools and methodologies to solve complex problems utilizing Information Architecture Content Strategy and Usability
Plan and conduct assignments, involving larger and more complex projects
Partner with the product manager and product team to define problems & goals, map user flows, prototype interactions, and oversee the building process
Lead the creation and execution of the product vision and road map
May serve as an advisor to other professionals
Test and iterates on existing design
Pioneer subject area competencies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experienceEight years of professional experienceExpert in user experience competencies, such as:Analysis and requirements managementInformation ArchitectureInteraction DesignUsability EngineeringVisual DesignPrototype EngineeringUser researchDemonstrated leadership in subject area for organizations and the industryExtensive business acumen with transferable skill sets across industries/portfolios.Excellent writing and presentation skillsExperienced working with Agile teamsThis job operates in a professional office environmentTo successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipmentPreferred:
Master's degreeExperience designing for mobile and native platforms \
#LI-KS1
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.