Mindlance
UX/Interaction Designer IV
Mindlance, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Top Skills:1. 5+ years of experience (senior level): shipping products and features that solve complex problems (with a proven portfolio of work); interaction design and visual design, exhibiting a proficiency in user experience concepts, typography, layout, and responsive design2. Demonstrable articulation of product strategy and vision and all the thinkings - design/strategic/system3. Strong understanding and application of user-centered design methods and principles4. Mastery of Figma (components, variants, prototyping, branching, etc.); experience with other software is a plusWork Schedule: Remote, Hybrid, Onsite: hybrid (1-2 times a week)If hybrid: How many days onsite vs remote: Open to remote if the candidate stands out.What days will be in-office and remote (i.e. Monday, Tuesday, etc.): Tuesday are relatively constant, sometimes Wednesday/ThursdayContract to Hire? NoIf yes, will the contractor convert at the end of assignment (Y/N): N/AInterview Process -How many rounds:2 along with a proficiency test / portfolio reviewWho will the 1st round/2nd round will be with (i.e. 1st round HM, 2nd round team members/lead): HM + lead designer on team for 1st round; team panel for 2nd roundWhich rounds will be Video or Onsite (i.e. 1st round Video /2nd round Onsite): Teams
Job Summary:The UX designer will be responsible for conducting user tests to observe behavior both in-person and by using UX toolsets and metrics. Following testing, the UX designer will refine and tweak apps, software and websites to create a digital experience that the users will like and find easy to use.Primary Responsibilities: Evaluating existing applications and evaluating their UX (user experience) effectiveness Measuring the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design Using online tools, such as screen readers to determine effectiveness of media Conducting user testing of applications, software and websites Creating and implementing interaction models, user flows, and user interface specifications Communicating scenarios, end-to-end experiences, interaction models, and screen designs with other members of the team Developing and maintaining design wireframes and specifications of best practices to share with design team as new projects begin.Qualifications: Technical Degree or related work experience Portfolio of sample projects highlighting design for web based applications, mobile applications & consumer facing web sites and/or applications Excellent IT and programming skills Understanding of current web technologies and principles such as: responsive design, front-end markup and libraries such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax methods Understanding of Content Management Systems, Web Services and APIs.
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."
Job Summary:The UX designer will be responsible for conducting user tests to observe behavior both in-person and by using UX toolsets and metrics. Following testing, the UX designer will refine and tweak apps, software and websites to create a digital experience that the users will like and find easy to use.Primary Responsibilities: Evaluating existing applications and evaluating their UX (user experience) effectiveness Measuring the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design Using online tools, such as screen readers to determine effectiveness of media Conducting user testing of applications, software and websites Creating and implementing interaction models, user flows, and user interface specifications Communicating scenarios, end-to-end experiences, interaction models, and screen designs with other members of the team Developing and maintaining design wireframes and specifications of best practices to share with design team as new projects begin.Qualifications: Technical Degree or related work experience Portfolio of sample projects highlighting design for web based applications, mobile applications & consumer facing web sites and/or applications Excellent IT and programming skills Understanding of current web technologies and principles such as: responsive design, front-end markup and libraries such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax methods Understanding of Content Management Systems, Web Services and APIs.
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."