Life Science Connect
UI/UX Designer
Life Science Connect, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States, 19044
Challenge your skills with an established, growing Web-based Company
It’s a small team environment, where you can learn and grow and make a difference. The ideal candidate would be someone who can chart the course for the end-to-end design process – from concept to final handoff to developers, is comfortable advocating for the best solution, enjoys keeping up with changes in UX/UI related trends, technologies and design ideologies.
As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for end the workflow and design experience for our existing and new applications:Serve as an expert consultant during the detailed design phase by understanding business requirements, assisting in developing use case scenarios and bringing simplicity and user friendliness to complex workflows.Work with the executive team, developers, analysts to create clean page layouts and intuitive interfaces that lead to extraordinary user experiences.Represent the voice of the user(s) in business and product conversations and decisionsCollaborate with developers in building mockups, prototypes and interactive web applications built for usability using web design best practices.Knowledgeable on the latest industry trends in Web Design(SPA, CSS, HTML 5, mobile apps etc.) and the ability to design and implement interface evaluation methods.Carry out interface design and evaluation, usability testing, and user engagement.Plan and execute iterative user research and analysis defining clients’ needs, objectives, and audiences through focus groups, interviews, surveys, and other discovery methodsCreate client-facing deliverables including user personas, sitemaps, wireframes, usability audits, heuristic evaluations, usability testing reports, user scenarios, and prototypesCreate compelling interactions and experiences that support desired user behaviors – Document interviews, focus groups, workshops, and other discovery activitiesTrack usability goals and prepare reports for senior managementConduct competitive analyses of other websitesA Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Computer Design or Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Digital Media Arts, or Information Systems.
Required Skills/ExperienceFirm understanding of the overarching process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and evaluation)Understanding of web content strategy and how it relates to the entire project lifecycleUnderstanding of information architecture as applied to web and application designAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in an agile, deadline-driven environmentComfortable serving as a UI/UX generalist spanning multiple workstreamsProficiency in design tools, including Zeplin or Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping software (Axure, Balsamiq)Willing to learn and assist with other team activities including support to visual design, information architecture, content management, and/or design managementExcellent written, verbal, client service and presentation skillsExcellent analytical and process-oriented skillsStrong work ethic and ability to self-manage tasksDetail-oriented, problem-solving skills, self-motivated
Preferred but not required Experience:
Experience designing interactive web sites based on modern standards & web browsersExperience working in a healthcare setting, specifically hospitals or health systemsAbility to read but not necessarily code HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, and .NetFamiliarity with software source code management (Git)Experience working in an agile environment
LOCALCANDIDATESONLY - must be willing/able to commute to our Horsham, PA location at least twice per month.
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:Medical/vision/prescription/dental coverage for you and your family100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance100% company-paid life insurance401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 113 company-paid holidays
It’s a small team environment, where you can learn and grow and make a difference. The ideal candidate would be someone who can chart the course for the end-to-end design process – from concept to final handoff to developers, is comfortable advocating for the best solution, enjoys keeping up with changes in UX/UI related trends, technologies and design ideologies.
As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for end the workflow and design experience for our existing and new applications:Serve as an expert consultant during the detailed design phase by understanding business requirements, assisting in developing use case scenarios and bringing simplicity and user friendliness to complex workflows.Work with the executive team, developers, analysts to create clean page layouts and intuitive interfaces that lead to extraordinary user experiences.Represent the voice of the user(s) in business and product conversations and decisionsCollaborate with developers in building mockups, prototypes and interactive web applications built for usability using web design best practices.Knowledgeable on the latest industry trends in Web Design(SPA, CSS, HTML 5, mobile apps etc.) and the ability to design and implement interface evaluation methods.Carry out interface design and evaluation, usability testing, and user engagement.Plan and execute iterative user research and analysis defining clients’ needs, objectives, and audiences through focus groups, interviews, surveys, and other discovery methodsCreate client-facing deliverables including user personas, sitemaps, wireframes, usability audits, heuristic evaluations, usability testing reports, user scenarios, and prototypesCreate compelling interactions and experiences that support desired user behaviors – Document interviews, focus groups, workshops, and other discovery activitiesTrack usability goals and prepare reports for senior managementConduct competitive analyses of other websitesA Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Computer Design or Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Digital Media Arts, or Information Systems.
Required Skills/ExperienceFirm understanding of the overarching process of website development (discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and evaluation)Understanding of web content strategy and how it relates to the entire project lifecycleUnderstanding of information architecture as applied to web and application designAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in an agile, deadline-driven environmentComfortable serving as a UI/UX generalist spanning multiple workstreamsProficiency in design tools, including Zeplin or Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping software (Axure, Balsamiq)Willing to learn and assist with other team activities including support to visual design, information architecture, content management, and/or design managementExcellent written, verbal, client service and presentation skillsExcellent analytical and process-oriented skillsStrong work ethic and ability to self-manage tasksDetail-oriented, problem-solving skills, self-motivated
Preferred but not required Experience:
Experience designing interactive web sites based on modern standards & web browsersExperience working in a healthcare setting, specifically hospitals or health systemsAbility to read but not necessarily code HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, and .NetFamiliarity with software source code management (Git)Experience working in an agile environment
LOCALCANDIDATESONLY - must be willing/able to commute to our Horsham, PA location at least twice per month.
In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:Medical/vision/prescription/dental coverage for you and your family100% company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance100% company-paid life insurance401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%15 vacation days and 6 personal days on day 113 company-paid holidays