UI / UX Designer 4 (SR UX Researcher) Job at Generic Solutions Inc in Chicago

UI / UX Designer 4 (SR UX Researcher) Req 75703-1 closing Thursday 18th September 12pm

Location-Hybrid : go in the office when needed but must in local, Must be able to go back in the office full time when asked / Chicago, IL

Typical task breakdown :

Responsibilities :

Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.

Ability to clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience

Understanding of research methodologies and experience facilitating research

Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices

Communicate with designers on prototype requirements to test and iterate

Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams

Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team s research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows, etc)

Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners

Prioritize research needs / backlog based on product roadmap

Interaction with team :

The team consists of 11 members supporting different workstreams and 2 interns

Will interact with designers and product owners.

Stakeholder management is key.

Work environment :

Hybrid : go in the office when needed but must in local to one of these areas.

Must be able to go back in office full time when asked.

Education & Experience Required :

5 yrs of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices desired, preferably within a corporate environment or B2B environment.

B.S. or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related field or substitute additional 2-3 years of experience

Technical Skills

(Required)

5 years of experience with a focus on :

We re looking for methods of their organization and synthesis of both stakeholder and user sentiment. How much do they capture from opportunities to empathize, how is it used, do they listen with openness to learn?

Adaptive Thinking

We re looking for ability to quickly pivot with changing requirements and understandings of the product. Are challenges seen as learning opportunities? Do they work with others with an openness to change, but also able to confidently make decisions of their own?

Must possess a thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory

Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Experience and proficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping tools

Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

Portfolio demonstrating your expertise and ability to articulate your process

(Desired)

Project management experience a plus.

Soft Skills

(Required)

Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills

Exceptional data storytelling capability

Disqualifiers / Red Flags :

• Choppy tenure / job hopping

If the candidates are only a UX designer, they will not be considered

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