User Experience Designer

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver on project requirements by researching, designing, prototyping and testing design solutions for an ecommerce platform
• Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and written documentation to communicate interface elements and interactions
• Provide elegant solutions to design problems that balance user goals with business requirements and technical limitations
• Work with cross-functional team members to promote designs that are both technically feasible and resource economical
• Analyze and leverage user research, customer feedback, site metrics and usability findings to tailor interfaces to meet specific needs and objectives
• Read, analyze and understand documents that provide information used in the course of projects (requirements, surveys, reports, etc.)
• Manage time and schedule in order to meet, and exceed commitment to project delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise in goal-directed design and usability principles

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%)
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge of user research and usability testing
• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadline deliverables
• Proficient with UX software like Axure and Sketch
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Highly effective teamwork and interpersonal skills with wide target audiences
• Strong work ethic, flexibility and aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is preferred

User Experience Designer (UXD) I

• Bachelors Degree in a related field or related work experience
• Requires experience in positions focused on designing user experience for ecommerce
• Portfolio of printed or electronic samples demonstrating experience is required

User Experience Designer (UXD) II

• Propose, help develop, and participate in user research activities.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in positions focused on designing user experience for ecommerce required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
• Experience with ecommerce sites/platforms and understanding the needs and interactions of customers within those sites