Actalent
UX Designer
Actalent, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
We are looking for a UX designer with expereince designing the User expereince of new and existing software application and experiences
Responsibilities
• Design the user experience of new and existing software applications and experiences.
• Design and document clear, modern, interfaces and understandable commercial transactions.
• Assist with researching, exploring and testing user interface designs for mobile, tablet and web-based applications.
• Translate brand personality into digital, interactive experiences, including brand look, values and voice.
• Collaborate in an agile environment with product owners, scrum masters, developers, testers, stakeholders, as well as, other members of the user experience team.
• Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications and design patterns.
• Present work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review.
• Ensure user experience requirements are appropriately implemented through the development process by collaborating with developers and by providing timely reviews and feedback.
• Stay informed about user experience and design trends and user preferences.
• Work independently under general prioritization and guidance of the UX Director.
Specific Deliverables Include
• Sitemaps and flow charts
• Wireframes
• Pattern Library
• Presentations with various levels of information for a variety of audiences
• Interactive prototypes and other deliverables to aid in user research
• Style guides and design specifications for final visual design
• Where appropriate, build on persona and journey maps.
Required Experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years in a user experience or interactive design role for web and mobile experiences in an agile environment
• Solid experience with Figma, Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, Omnigraffle, Balsalmiq, or other wireframing and interactive prototyping tools
• A strong portfolio of user experience work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Additional Preferred Experience
• Experience designing and measuring the effectiveness of B2B e-commerce experiences
• HVAC and or manufacturing industry experience
• Ability to facilitate design studios and design sprints
• Strong presentation skills, including preparing presentations and presenting them to various local and remote audiences
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Visual design expertise and software acumen
• Experience designing mobile websites/apps or responsive experiences
• UX research experience
• Information architecture experience
• Micro-copy experience
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Responsibilities
• Design the user experience of new and existing software applications and experiences.
• Design and document clear, modern, interfaces and understandable commercial transactions.
• Assist with researching, exploring and testing user interface designs for mobile, tablet and web-based applications.
• Translate brand personality into digital, interactive experiences, including brand look, values and voice.
• Collaborate in an agile environment with product owners, scrum masters, developers, testers, stakeholders, as well as, other members of the user experience team.
• Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications and design patterns.
• Present work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review.
• Ensure user experience requirements are appropriately implemented through the development process by collaborating with developers and by providing timely reviews and feedback.
• Stay informed about user experience and design trends and user preferences.
• Work independently under general prioritization and guidance of the UX Director.
Specific Deliverables Include
• Sitemaps and flow charts
• Wireframes
• Pattern Library
• Presentations with various levels of information for a variety of audiences
• Interactive prototypes and other deliverables to aid in user research
• Style guides and design specifications for final visual design
• Where appropriate, build on persona and journey maps.
Required Experience
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years in a user experience or interactive design role for web and mobile experiences in an agile environment
• Solid experience with Figma, Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, Omnigraffle, Balsalmiq, or other wireframing and interactive prototyping tools
• A strong portfolio of user experience work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Additional Preferred Experience
• Experience designing and measuring the effectiveness of B2B e-commerce experiences
• HVAC and or manufacturing industry experience
• Ability to facilitate design studios and design sprints
• Strong presentation skills, including preparing presentations and presenting them to various local and remote audiences
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Visual design expertise and software acumen
• Experience designing mobile websites/apps or responsive experiences
• UX research experience
• Information architecture experience
• Micro-copy experience
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.