Lead UX design for data-heavy dashboards and visualizations, balancing clarity and density for analysts and executives. Define interactions (filters, drill-downs), choose chart types, and collaborate with developers to deliver feasible web and mobile designs.
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant design experience
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates an expert capability in design principles and solutions
- Extensive experience with visual design, principles of UI design, layouts, graphics development, typography, color, and visual theories
- Extensive experience in user experience disciplines such as UX architecture, research, usability, and content strategies
- Proficient in tool like, Sketch, Figma and Adobe XD
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Trained and experienced in digital design, web, and mobile development in an enterprise environment
- Experience designing with mobile layouts in mind
- Capable of understanding and articulating technical feasibility of solutions
- Capable of communicating with technical developers to transfer design to deliverables
- Experience with contemporary design Isometric design and visualization, 3D/Graphical data representation
- Strong visual and interaction design skills, especially in data-heavy applications.
- Solid understanding of data processes to interpret requirements and design meaningful dashboards (no deep technical expertise required).
- Experience designing dashboards or data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with concepts from big data pipelines, not as an engineer, but enough to understand where UX fits in the flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing dashboards that work for both data analysts and business executives.
- Visualizing complex datasets without overwhelming users.
- Choosing the right chart types and visualizations for different use cases.
- Designing clear interactions for filters, drill-downs, and data exploration.
- Making dense data usable in limited space without sacrificing clarity
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 131,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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