Akkodis
Akkodis | User Experience Design Specialist
Akkodis, Windsor Mill, Maryland, United States,
Akkodis is seeking UX Designer/Engineer for a contract-to-hire position that is Hybrid in Windsor Mill, MD. Ideally, we are looking for applicants with solid knowledge of user-centered design principles; documenting user requirements; user needs/pain points; Interaction/Interface design experience utilizing user-centered methods; designing and conducting formative various user research tests
JOB TITLE: UX Specialist EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 12 Months Contract LOCATION DETAILS: Windsor Mill, MD - Hybrid - 2X a week
Salary Range: $55 - $60/Hour (Salary may be negotiable based upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors ).
Responsibilities: Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testing Elicit business goals and user needs from stakeholders Facilitate customer discovery sessions Create Conceptual Models, Journey Maps, Personas and Scenarios of Use Create and refine screen prototypes Document user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
Required Skills: Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis Minimum of 6 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations Minimum of 4 year of experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal settings Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review
Desired Skills: Experience using Axure RP prototyping software Experience with AdobeXD prototyping software Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology Understanding of responsive design Prior experience supporting government agencies Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at rakesh.kumar@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
JOB TITLE: UX Specialist EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 12 Months Contract LOCATION DETAILS: Windsor Mill, MD - Hybrid - 2X a week
Salary Range: $55 - $60/Hour (Salary may be negotiable based upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors ).
Responsibilities: Derive business processes, analyze user needs, assist in requirements definition, design browser-based interfaces, and design and conduct usability testing Elicit business goals and user needs from stakeholders Facilitate customer discovery sessions Create Conceptual Models, Journey Maps, Personas and Scenarios of Use Create and refine screen prototypes Document user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations
Required Skills: Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics as well as interface with the customer on a daily basis Minimum of 6 years of direct Interaction/Interface design experience in User-Centered Methods and User Analysis Minimum of 6 years of experience documenting user requirements, screen designs, and design recommendations Minimum of 4 year of experience in designing and conducting formative usability tests in both formal and informal settings Minimum of 4 year of experience preparing and presenting findings and recommendations in small and large group settings Must provide a digital portfolio of design work for review
Desired Skills: Experience using Axure RP prototyping software Experience with AdobeXD prototyping software Experience with Pega and/or ServiceNow platforms Experience with the Agile/Scrum methodology Understanding of responsive design Prior experience supporting government agencies Understanding of Section 508 and its requirements regarding design Hold additional UX Certifications such as UX Master Certification (NN/g) or UX Design Immersive (General Assembly)
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at rakesh.kumar@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: · The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance