Synectics
Lead Designer
Synectics, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description:
The lead designer guides work in the Experience Design & Research practice, envisioning digital and service experiences for BU products and initiatives.Lead Designers tactically and strategically contribute to design at varying stages of discovery, development, and delivery in collaboration with peers and stakeholders.They can work independently and collaborate with their peers and counterparts in business and technology teams.They are responsible for the delivery of specific features or processes within a product or capability team and take accountability for execution and experience outcomes with manageable risks and resource requirements.May lead features or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives with manageable risks.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.Works to improve user experiences with technology and business collaboratorsGuides design to meet objectives and outcomes, influences business and technology decisions with user needs in mindContributes to an open culture that enables employees' development through direct but kind feedback, promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimismCreates user experiences, from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes while applying the NT Digital Design System.Provides creative direction and conducts design reviews, balancing design decisions between research, technology, and business unit objectivesSolves experience problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutionsExercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationWorks within broad guidelines and policiesMay collaborate in an agile environment or ad hoc in emerging experience projects.Guides designers and researchers relative to the current project or digital productWork with their Salesforce platformWill use FigmaHours: 8:30am - 5pm CSTQualifications:
Educated in design or related field, formally or though comparable training7+ years demonstrated work experience delivering digital experiences required5+ years of SalesForce experienceA Portfolio Link/sAbility to put Human-Centered Design and UI/UX best practices to work within a professional setting, as demonstrated in a work portfolioProficiency in a range of relevant design methods and concepts, which may include low-fidelity sketching, information architecture, wireframe development, usability testing, research planning, competitive analysisStrong design skills in multiple competency areas (visual, interaction, information architecture, product)Able to present work and decisions effectively, through presentation and storytelling skillsAbility to recognize, predict and incorporate use cases and user interactions into designHighly flexible, adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity and critiqueEffective use of collaborative/communication toolsClear growth mindset, looking for opportunities to learn and motivated to approach challenges proactivelyDesign thinking and UI/UX best practices, as demonstrated in a portfolio of professional work.Experience working with a cross-functional team or large-scale software development lifecycle, preferably in an agile environment, is desiredPrototypingExperience with lighting design systems is a plusExperience with software delivery if no salesforce skills.Corporate experience since will be working with many business stakeholders; needs to understand the corporate process and have those soft skills
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
The lead designer guides work in the Experience Design & Research practice, envisioning digital and service experiences for BU products and initiatives.Lead Designers tactically and strategically contribute to design at varying stages of discovery, development, and delivery in collaboration with peers and stakeholders.They can work independently and collaborate with their peers and counterparts in business and technology teams.They are responsible for the delivery of specific features or processes within a product or capability team and take accountability for execution and experience outcomes with manageable risks and resource requirements.May lead features or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives with manageable risks.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.Works to improve user experiences with technology and business collaboratorsGuides design to meet objectives and outcomes, influences business and technology decisions with user needs in mindContributes to an open culture that enables employees' development through direct but kind feedback, promotes diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of curiosity and optimismCreates user experiences, from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes while applying the NT Digital Design System.Provides creative direction and conducts design reviews, balancing design decisions between research, technology, and business unit objectivesSolves experience problems and takes new perspectives on existing solutionsExercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationWorks within broad guidelines and policiesMay collaborate in an agile environment or ad hoc in emerging experience projects.Guides designers and researchers relative to the current project or digital productWork with their Salesforce platformWill use FigmaHours: 8:30am - 5pm CSTQualifications:
Educated in design or related field, formally or though comparable training7+ years demonstrated work experience delivering digital experiences required5+ years of SalesForce experienceA Portfolio Link/sAbility to put Human-Centered Design and UI/UX best practices to work within a professional setting, as demonstrated in a work portfolioProficiency in a range of relevant design methods and concepts, which may include low-fidelity sketching, information architecture, wireframe development, usability testing, research planning, competitive analysisStrong design skills in multiple competency areas (visual, interaction, information architecture, product)Able to present work and decisions effectively, through presentation and storytelling skillsAbility to recognize, predict and incorporate use cases and user interactions into designHighly flexible, adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity and critiqueEffective use of collaborative/communication toolsClear growth mindset, looking for opportunities to learn and motivated to approach challenges proactivelyDesign thinking and UI/UX best practices, as demonstrated in a portfolio of professional work.Experience working with a cross-functional team or large-scale software development lifecycle, preferably in an agile environment, is desiredPrototypingExperience with lighting design systems is a plusExperience with software delivery if no salesforce skills.Corporate experience since will be working with many business stakeholders; needs to understand the corporate process and have those soft skills
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.