The Role.
Welcome to Mabbly. We are a tribe of unique individuals who are bound by our connections, strengthened by a pursuit of mastery, and propelled into the future with agility.
We are looking for a UI/UX Designer with a strong passion for crafting data-driven User Experience to lead our UI/UX process in our Product Studio, in partnership with our technology director. In our view, UX is cracking the human DNA and applying that to building seamless experiences. We are looking for someone who is thinking and feeling at every phase of research and design. Someone who loves putting it all on paper and sharing their ideas in a concise way to clients. If there is a burning desire in you to solve problems, find ingenious connections, and serve people, this is the role for you.
Mabbly is a strategic design agency powered by data analytics, market research, and digital technologies. Each day, we craft human connections through digital experiences that unlock the business potential of mid-enterprise clients to accelerate growth and their vision for tomorrow. Our skilled resources develop world-class brand experiences that grow companies.
We aren’t perfect and don’t expect you to be either. The day-to-day at Mabbly is replete with change and our breadth of unique skills and experience enables us to prepare for the unexpected. It takes a high level of inspiration and self-education to be a part of our growing tribe.
What You’ll Do.
- Facilitate UX workshops, perform UX research, conduct user interviews, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and heuristic evaluations to understand and identify the right problems to solve.
- Identify and translate business requirements and goals into intelligent UX and engaging design solutions.
- Define the priority of product features by empathizing with the user and educate the client on this data-driven decision.
- Produce high-quality UX design solutions through data-driven user personas, user flows, customer journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity and interactive prototypes by connecting the business requirements with people’s needs, behaviors, and aspirations.
- Create briefs and any other necessary documentation explaining the UX research and decisions that come out of it to empower the UI Designers and Developers
- Work closely with UI Designers and Developers to ensure the user experience is effectively translated into visual designs and developed products.
- Work cross-functionally with Studio Directors to participate in all stages of the design process, communicate timelines and status, and deliver materials that exceed the needs of specific assignments.
What We Need In You.
- 3+ years experience in UX & Web/Digital design.
- Digital agency or consultancy experience is preferred.
- Prior experience working with development teams is a plus.
- Understanding of challenges and responsibilities of working with a remote workforce.
- Empathy for the user and a deep passion for understanding people’s behavior and how they translate into digital interactions with software products and brand websites.
- Professional experience as a user experience designer, user experience researcher, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role.
- An extensive portfolio that demonstrates a solid understanding of both UX and UI techniques and processes.
- A solid grasp of user-centered design, planning and conducting user research, user testing, A/B testing, rapid prototyping, heuristic analysis, usability and accessibility concerns.
- Ability to communicate complex interaction concepts across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Fluent in UX architecture, concepting, interactive wireframing & rapid prototyping with a variety of tools, such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Marvel, etc
- Ability to work on multiple projects under varying deadlines and quickly respond to creative and technical direction while managing all details.
- Strong understanding of the implications of design choices on usability and accessibility, development effort, and SEO.
- Stay up to date with best practices and emerging trends in user experience design and user interface technology.
What You Will Love About The Tribe
- Company culture and opportunities to grow.
- Autonomy to operate as you see fit.
- R&R. Unlimited vacation and personal day policy.
- Freedom. Flexible WFH policy.
- Health benefits. Medical, dental, and vision (dependent coverage, as well).
- Short-term Disability.
- 401(k) plan.
- ClassPass Membership.
- Need a ride? Pre-tax Commuter benefits.
- Competitive compensation with a growth environment.
- River North office. Office snacks, cold brew and kombucha on tap.
- Regular company lunches and happy hours. Yes, it’s on us!
- The work itself. Ability to work on challenging problems with a sense of purpose, autonomy, and mastery.