UI/UX Designer ll Job at Homesteaders Life Co. in New York

Description

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 as 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.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is preferred.
• 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.