Efficus, Inc.
New UX Design Role Job at Efficus, Inc. in Dallas
Efficus, Inc., Dallas, TX, United States, 75215
Job Description
- Work with a cross-functional team using agile methodology to define user stories and UX deliverables
- Influence design and product owner decisions based on UX best practices, design principles and research
- Collaborate with developers to find the most effective, expedient and efficient way to implement solutions
- Collect, analyze, present and action feedback and manage changes to deliverables
- Present work in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders (be able to explain design recommendations by citing best practices, research data or business requirements)
- Design the visual style, interface and interaction flow of applications and experiences
- Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups and prototypes
- Develop and maintain detailed specifications and design patterns
- Gather and translate rules and assets into UX systems, programs and enterprise solutions
- Prepare, manage, update and distribute UX documentation (navigational flows, wire frames, mock-ups, use cases, task flows prototypes, content, system errors, etc.)
- Advocate for the user and collaborate with business owners to develop features and flows that align with the user's needs
- UX Research
- Create research strategies based on project KPIs and develop usability test plans, scripts and scenarios for prototypes. Regularly formulate and test hypotheses during design iterations.
- Use research techniques (heuristic reviews, user interviews, remote unmoderated and in-person testing) to determine ease-of-use and comprehension of designs and ideas
- Design, recruit / schedule and moderate usability studies and user interviews
- Provide timely status reporting (including work left to do, issues, risks) on all projects
- Manage all communications necessary to get the project done including negotiating with key stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Visual Design, Library Sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent experience or training
- 5+ years of experience as a UX practitioner with a background in user experience design, interaction design or similar
- Strong skills in modern design and prototyping tools (Sketch, Zeplin, Flinto, Adobe CC, Figma)
- Experience working closely with developers from inception through implementation in an agile environment
- Advanced analytical skills dealing with complex data problems and implementing sustainable solutions
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, product lines, roles, geographical and time zone boundaries
- Knowledge and proficiency using remote unmoderated testing tools and moderated testing devices and platforms
- In-depth understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a solid grasp of trends in web and app design
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to label, classify and intelligently build flows and wireframes for complex computer applications are a plus
- Experience rapidly iterating designs to conduct user testing and to deliver to development teams
- Experience in responsive, adaptive and accessible designs
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with non-technical users
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Visual Design, Library Sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent experience or training
- 7+ years of experience as a UX practitioner with a background in user experience design, interaction design or similar