829 Studios · 1 month ago
UX Strategist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years exp829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency that aims to help organizations unlock their potential. The UX Strategist will define the strategic backbone of website projects by balancing client objectives with user needs, leading research and planning phases, and collaborating with various teams to ensure strong UX rationale across projects.
AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingEmail Marketing
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with clients. You know everything about your clients' goals, personalities and priorities. You prepare thorough questions and synthesize the insights into innovative human-centered content strategies
Immerse in client challenges. Understand the brand, business, and audience goals
Do the research. Conduct competitive, industry research, client stakeholder discovery, site reviews and analysis, analytics reviews
Create the architectural foundation of large-scale websites. Create sitemaps that account for all pages on a website. Support your sitemap with page-specific content outlines when appropriate, and account for all fields/data that will comprise key pages
Contribute to wireframe development. Bring website architecture to life through Figma-based wireframe development
Collaborate with digital agency peers. Review the work and collaborate with 829’s designers and developers, providing meaningful feedback. Contribute to learning and development during weekly department meetings
Uphold industry best practices. Ensure that best practices are being followed. Evolve processes, offerings, and deliverable formats when you see opportunities to make improvements
Have a baseline understanding of how websites are built using waterfall and agile processes. You are familiar with or have ideally past experience working with Wordpress and/or Drupal content management systems, including the awareness to collaborate with designers, developers, and other agency peers when needed
Client collaboration experience. Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Has the ability to problem solve, confidently make decisions, and lead projects with empathy and authority. 829 works across a variety of different industries and on projects with varying complexity. You’ll be successful in this role if the idea of learning and problem solving excites you
An understanding of integrated digital marketing and its website strategy implications. The foresight and understanding of how to work with digital marketing team members on formulating a solid strategic direction, taking into account SEO, UI design, and paid media
Qualification
Required
At least 3-5 years of experience in website-focused UX, ideally in an agency setting
A portfolio of previous strategic UX work samples
Exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills
The ability to problem-solve, confidently make decisions and lead projects with empathy and authority
Baseline understanding of how websites are built using waterfall and agile processes
Understanding of integrated digital marketing and its website strategy implications
Preferred
Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or Shopify is a plus
Agency background is preferred
Benefits
Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in the United States.
Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.
Company
829 Studios
829 Studios is a digital marketing agency that offers branding, design, email marketing, SEO, and web development services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Nick Riotto
Board Member, Co-Founder
Peter Ross
Founding Partner
Recent News
2024-05-28
Seeking Alpha
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