Senior UX Designer Job at Aquent in New York

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $78.30 to $87/hr Start Date: 12.16.2024 As a Senior UX Designer on the Discover & Decide team within Maps, you will be responsible for designing core search functionality and experiences within Maps on mobile across Android and iOS. Responsibilities: Play a key role in shaping the future of Maps by reimagining how users search for and discover places Create intuitive and delightful search experiences that help users discover new places and navigate the world around them with ease. Analyze user research data, A/B testing results, and user feedback to inform design decisions created in partnership with product management. Use existing patterns and components, as well as developing new ones where necessary. Partner with engineering to arrive at solutions within known technical constraints. Deliver UX prototypes for UX research and testing Deliver design specifications to engineering to support productionization of new features Create aesthetically excellent work aligned with the Maps brand Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2+ years designing for mobile consumer applications. A strong portfolio showcasing your design process and experience creating user-centered designs for mobile applications. Expertise in using Figma Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing. Familiarity with accessibility guidelines Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Interest in or experience with mapping or geospatial-related applications is a plus. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $78.30 to $87 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits ! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #APP