• Conceptualize and design UX and UI for web, native app, and in-mall digital experiences, guided by an understanding of current design trends and user experience best practices;
• Translate business requirements into use cases and high-level customer experience requirements;
• Develop wireframes, prototypes (using Axure, Invision, or other tools) and requirements based upon usability principals, standards and research;
• Collaborate on user experience planning with other designers, developers, business analysts, digital and marketing managers;
• Recommend improvements to enhance user experience based on feedback, usability principles and established standards;
• Create user personas, journey maps and use cases for each audience persona to inform digital experience design and development;
• Design the UI elements of applications and features, and ensure cohesion across our digital experiences;
• Present work in an open-feedback environment;
• Integrate web site analytics, user research, and persona definitions to inform web and design requirements and process;
• Research and understand the latest user interaction and design trends;
• Execute interaction design and visual design as a part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Manage and prioritize work effectively to ensure internal deadlines and approvals are met;
• Participate in quality assurance and user acceptance testing; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate college degree or equivalent experience
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• Academic background in graphic design, human factors, human computer interaction and/or user experience related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years of UX/UI design experience for web and/or mobile applications
• Experience with wireframing/prototyping and respective tools (Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent)
• Experience with user interface design patterns and methodologies.
• Strong responsive design experience and foundation framework.
• Experience with user testing and related methodologies/tools
• Solid experience in the development of typical UX deliverables – user personas, use cases, journey maps, task flows, site architecture, wireframes and prototypes
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders to deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
• Solid understanding of mobile web standards and capabilities, as well as responsive design principles
• Excellent UI design skills and a demonstrable track record of designing interfaces and writing detailed specifications
• Advanced understanding of typography, composition and color theory
• Experience working in an Agile environment (strongly preferred)
• Proactive approach to problem identification and solving
• Ability to research, understand and organize specialized content
• Solid knowledge of the production process (optimizing graphics, compression settings and file size and image optimization)
• Basic understanding of technical and cross platform implications
• Careful attention to detail and sensitivity to version control issues
• Ability to build partnerships and effectively establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and vendors
• Ability to provide guidance, mentorship and feedback to other UX team members, as well as lead and participate in creative brainstorm activities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams

• Flexibility and adaptability; able to manage shifting priorities as projects evolve

• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, MS Office, and InVision

GGP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.