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Akkodis · 1 day ago

User Experience Designer

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$40/hr - $46/hr

5+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a UX/UI Designer for a contract job with a client. The UX/UI Designer will be responsible for designing a world-class user experience for all applications developed, collaborating closely with product owners and development teams to create engaging and intuitive experiences.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Himanshu Kumar

Responsibilities

Collaborate with software roadmap planners to transform product visions into beautiful, elegant, and intuitive user experiences across both desktop and mobile platforms

Ensure a consistent User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) not only within individual applications but also across interrelated applications, maintaining graphical elements, interaction models, and text/titles that align with user expectations based on platform differences (e.g., mobile: Android vs. iOS; desktop: touchscreen vs. keyboard + mouse)

Partner with product management, customers, and system analysts to gather requirements, articulate user needs, and translate those needs into innovative concepts and refined interface designs

Understand and balance both the larger project goals and detailed design elements to ensure cohesive, goal-driven work

Work creatively within constraints such as technical limitations, tight timelines, and customer feedback to deliver effective design solutions

Define interaction models, user task flows, and detailed UI specifications that guide development teams

Design application user interfaces, including information architecture and interaction design tailored for both desktop and mobile environments

Communicate design scenarios, end-to-end user experiences, interaction models, and screen designs clearly to stakeholders at all levels

Evaluate existing user experiences and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization

Participate in user testing sessions and conduct customer interviews to gather relevant feedback and insights

Attend collaborative meetings and workshops bridging management, development teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and shared understanding

Meet with business clients and developers to collect requirements and verify design feasibility and technical implementation

Research cutting-edge UI design and development techniques to discover innovative and elegant solutions for complex interface challenges

Mentor and guide other UX and graphic designers or contractors as appropriate to project needs to maintain design consistency and coherence across products

Produce comprehensive design documentation to effectively communicate design rationale to clients and development teams

Create UI resources such as user flows, wireframes, style guides, visual assets, audio/video elements, and supportive help documentation

Test application UIs to ensure accurate implementation, identify and document bugs or discrepancies, and enter detailed bug reports into DevOps or the designated issue-tracking system for resolution

Engage in software evaluation through data analytics by formulating insightful questions related to user behavior for monitoring and reporting

Work as an integral member of Agile software development Product/Feature teams, actively participating in daily SCRUM meetings, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospective sessions

Qualification

User Experience DesignPrototyping ToolsMobile Application DesignWireframingUsability TestingAgile MethodologiesGraphic Design SkillsProject PrioritizationAnalytical ResearchCommunication Skills

Required

BS or MS degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in User Experience, Information Architecture, or Interaction Design

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a User Experience Designer

At least 2 years of experience designing user experiences for consumer-facing applications across both desktop and mobile platforms

Minimum 2 years of design experience specifically for iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices

Proficiency with rapid and high-fidelity prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, InVision, or similar platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions

Strong experience creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps

Ability to craft and deliver compelling narratives about your designs, confidently presenting your work to diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and adopt new technologies and methodologies

Effective project prioritization skills, with the ability to communicate progress clearly and meet deadlines consistently

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multiple stakeholders

Basic graphic design skills to complement UX/UI work

Experience conducting or participating in formal usability and user testing processes

Foundational knowledge of various software development technologies related to product development

Solid understanding of common software development practices, including Agile and Scrum methodologies

Experience collaborating with developers in both waterfall and agile development environments

Preferred

Proven experience conducting user testing and/or analytical research

Experience working with applications in the photo or imaging industry

Experience designing mobile apps for both Android and iOS platforms

Background in business-to-consumer (B2C) applications, particularly those including e-commerce components

Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent tools

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Term life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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