Genesis10 · 1 day ago
Senior UX Designer (Accessibility & Web Applications)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expGenesis10 is currently seeking a Senior UX Designer for a hybrid position located in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves designing public-facing websites and back-office functionalities while collaborating with the Product Engineering team in an Agile environment.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead user research activities, including interviews and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design direction for an IT team
Design intuitive and accessible interfaces and workflows across digital platforms, ensuring consistency with design standards and project requirements
Develop wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and interaction flows effectively
Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders using Agile methodologies to iteratively refine designs and incorporate feedback
Ensure all deliverables comply with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and universal design principles to provide an inclusive user experience
Present design concepts clearly to stakeholders and supply comprehensive documentation for smooth project handoffs and implementation/continuous improvement by development teams
Conduct 8–10 user interviews and 2–3 usability testing sessions per 2-week sprint to identify pain points and validate design assumptions
Design 20+ key interface screens and workflows for a core application module, adhering to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
Produce low-fidelity wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes for stakeholder review within 2-week iterations
Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews with product owners and developers to incorporate feedback and refine design artifacts
Audit and update existing screens for brand consistency and inclusive design principles, providing rationale documentation
Present bi-weekly design reviews to 10+ stakeholders and hand off finalized prototypes with annotated specs for development implementation
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years' experience in User Experience (UX) designs of web-based applications
Four (4) years' experience designing compliant webpages per accessibility standards WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher
Five (5) years' experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups
Three (3) years' experience in information architecture and design
Two (2) years' experience in user experience design in an agile development environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human–Computer Interaction, or Graphic Design
Demonstrated experience applying accessibility and inclusive design best practices
User research and persona development experience
Usability testing and analysis experience
Data analysis and use of metrics experience
Responsive and adaptive design experience
Visual and UI design experience
Design principles and aesthetics experience
Universal design principles experience
Demonstrated experience managing projects, including demonstration of time management and organization skills
Experience with mobile app UI/UX for ticketing or payment systems
Familiarity with transit fare structures, ticket vending machines, and validation devices
Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor) to facilitate development collaboration
Exposure to data-driven design using analytics related to transit user behavior
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology & tools
Empathy for users and user-centric thinking
Critical thinking and creative problem solving
UX certifications or training in accessibility standards and Agile methodologies
Experience working in Figma
Benefits
Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
Company
Genesis10
Information Technology and Services
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Harley Lippman
CEO and Founder
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