UX Designer Job at DesignX Community in Chicago

UI/UX Designer

Velvetech is an American global software development company headquartered in Miami, FL, with an office in Chicago, IL. Velvetech has its developers strategically distributed in 10+ global technical job markets to deliver the best in class software engineering and exceptional client services. We have 20+ years of experience in software and hardware development for clients all around the world, especially for US clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and engineers.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets that are aligned with our UI Toolkit and pattern library.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look and clearly communicate the business logic.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables).
• Prepare and present rough drafts/functional wireframes to internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
• Portfolio of design projects (heavy data/grid cases are a plus).
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Zeppelin, Balsamiq).
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Prototyping, Motion Design, User Research, Information Architecture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or Advanced.
• Experience with Confluence.
• Creation of guidelines.

The following will be considered as an advantage:

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Good time-management skills.
• Self-motivated in achieving goals and completing routine tasks.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Benefits

• Working in the TOP 5 development companies in Illinois, USA.
• FLEXIBLE working conditions and a COOPERATIVE environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Many CHALLENGING and exciting projects with new opportunities and learning.
• GROWTH opportunities, skills and competencies improvement, and professional certification.
• In-company TRAINING (English, Software / DevOps / Project management / Design / Business).

Our team

We are a friendly team of 170+ professionals where everyone is able to achieve high results and grows professionally not only due to their own knowledge and skills but also with the support of colleagues. Values that we highly appreciate are high performance, responsibility, respect, and loyalty.

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