UI/UX Designer ll Job at Homesteaders Life Company in West Des Moines

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As a UI/UX Designer II, you will be responsible for creating intuitive, user-centered designs for digital products and experiences. This role includes conducting user research, developing wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless user experience that aligns with business goals and technical constraints. You will play a crucial role in shaping the look, feel, and usability of our products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and execute user research methods such="interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights.
• Translate research findings into user personas, journey maps, and actionable design solutions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure designs are implemented accurately and effectively.
• Maintain consistency in visual and interaction design by adhering to established style guides and contributing to the design system.
• Analyze user feedback and data to continuously improve designs and enhance the user experience.
• Using data-driven design methodologies and creation of A/B test scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in User Experience, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in UX design with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design practices.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of usability principles, interaction design, and visual design best practices.
• Salesforce Certified User Experience Designer credential or the willingness to obtain is preferred.

Pay and Benefits Summary:

• An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
• Annual profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
• Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation time and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Casual dress year-round

About Homesteaders:

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.

We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and California.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design and Information Technology

Industries

Insurance