Saxon Global
UX/Interaction Designer IV - UALJP00014520 Job at Saxon Global in Chicago
Saxon Global, Chicago, IL, United States, 60691
Role: UX/Interaction Designer IV - UALJP00014520
Location: Chicago, IL
Client: United Airlines
Duration: 12+ Months
Rate: 80/hr
Note:
Top Skills:
1. 5+ years of experience (senior level): shipping products and features that solve complex problems (with a proven portfolio of work); interaction design and visual design, exhibiting a proficiency in user experience concepts, typography, layout, and responsive design
2. Demonstrable articulation of product strategy and vision and all the thinkings - design/strategic/system
3. Strong understanding and application of user-centered design methods and principles
4. Mastery of Figma (components, variants, prototyping, branching, etc.); experience with other software is a plus
Job Description:
The UX designer will be responsible for conducting user tests to observe behavior both in-person and by using UX toolsets and metrics. Following testing, the UX designer will refine and tweak apps, software and websites to create a digital experience that the users will like and find easy to use.
Primary Responsibilities:
Evaluating existing applications and evaluating their UX (user experience) effectiveness
Measuring the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design
Using online tools, such as screen readers to determine effectiveness of media
Conducting user testing of applications, software and websites
Creating and implementing interaction models, user flows, and user interface specifications
Communicating scenarios, end-to-end experiences, interaction models, and screen designs with other members of the team
Developing and maintaining design wireframes and specifications of best practices to share with design team as new projects begin.
Qualifications:
Technical Degree or related work experience
Portfolio of sample projects highlighting design for web based applications, mobile applications & consumer facing web sites and/or applications
Excellent IT and programming skills
Understanding of current web technologies and principles such as: responsive design, front-end markup and libraries such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax methods
Understanding of Content Management Systems, Web Services and APIs.
Location: Chicago, IL
Client: United Airlines
Duration: 12+ Months
Rate: 80/hr
Note:
Top Skills:
1. 5+ years of experience (senior level): shipping products and features that solve complex problems (with a proven portfolio of work); interaction design and visual design, exhibiting a proficiency in user experience concepts, typography, layout, and responsive design
2. Demonstrable articulation of product strategy and vision and all the thinkings - design/strategic/system
3. Strong understanding and application of user-centered design methods and principles
4. Mastery of Figma (components, variants, prototyping, branching, etc.); experience with other software is a plus
Job Description:
The UX designer will be responsible for conducting user tests to observe behavior both in-person and by using UX toolsets and metrics. Following testing, the UX designer will refine and tweak apps, software and websites to create a digital experience that the users will like and find easy to use.
Primary Responsibilities:
Evaluating existing applications and evaluating their UX (user experience) effectiveness
Measuring the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design
Using online tools, such as screen readers to determine effectiveness of media
Conducting user testing of applications, software and websites
Creating and implementing interaction models, user flows, and user interface specifications
Communicating scenarios, end-to-end experiences, interaction models, and screen designs with other members of the team
Developing and maintaining design wireframes and specifications of best practices to share with design team as new projects begin.
Qualifications:
Technical Degree or related work experience
Portfolio of sample projects highlighting design for web based applications, mobile applications & consumer facing web sites and/or applications
Excellent IT and programming skills
Understanding of current web technologies and principles such as: responsive design, front-end markup and libraries such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax methods
Understanding of Content Management Systems, Web Services and APIs.