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Responsibilities

What will you do?

Projects usually start from scratch and require both conceptual and detailed design thinking. This means defining user goals, scenarios, benefits, and flows as well as conceptual designs and prototypes. You will work in a design team and work closely with a team of software engineers, product managers, and program managers in a highly collaborative environment. A command of a wide range of tools and methods, and the ability to communicate ideas quickly and interactively are essential. In this role, concepts will be illustrated through sketches, mock-ups, wireframes, and rapid prototypes. A passion for our customers and creating great product experiences is a must!

Qualifications

An ideal candidate should have

• 4+ years of experience in UX design / interaction design / product design.
• Championed the creation of a multi-year UX vision for multiple products or product line; proven ability to innovate for newer markets
• Experience creatively solving hard problems; shipping innovative and complex products within deadlines
• User-centric approach to design and an understanding of various user research methodologies and how to apply research insights into product development
• Proficiency with a range of interaction design, visualization, and rapid design prototyping tools
• Passion for design and strong command of visual design capabilities, including composition, layout information hierarchy, typography and color.
• Proven experience driving complex design issues across multidisciplinary groups such as Development, Test, Program Management, other designers and research.
• Developed and documented detailed user experience specifications
• Designed portfolio demonstrating both creative thinking and the delivery of solid end to end scenarios
• Ability to use humor and energy to keep the momentum going!