Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc is hiring: UI/UX Designer 2 in Tampa

A User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) Designer is responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing digital experiences for users. They work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and graphic designers, to understand user needs and design effective solutions. UX/UI Designers conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate on the visual design of operator interface, mobile apps, and other digital products that connect the user to the operational platform in stressful chaotic environments where the interface cannot increase cognitive burden of user. They also conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback to ensure a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

Essential Functions

• Conduct user research through user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
• Develop storyboards, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Create visually appealing and consistent user interfaces, including design systems, typography, color schemes, and layouts.
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences.
• Plan and execute usability testing sessions, analyze feedback, and iterate on designs to enhance the user experience.
• Develop and maintain style guides, design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital products.
• Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to provide inclusive experiences for all users.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are optimized for performance across various devices and platforms.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar. Familiarity with prototyping tools (e.g., InVision).
• Strong understanding of UX principles, UI design trends, and responsive design best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey design concepts and ideas.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of design solutions (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar).

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Experience designing for mobile-first and responsive web applications.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Occasionally required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.