Design and coordinate UX projects including persona research, wireframes, prototypes, stakeholder demos, and handoffs to developers. Perform user interviews, competitor analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to craft brand story and refine interfaces.
Objectives of this role
- Outline and coordinate UX projects
- Research and develop target personas
- Develop high-quality user interfaces tailored to key audiences
- Collaborate with other departments to maximize efficiency
- Support open communication and cross-pollination with partner organizations
- Craft a brand story
Responsibilities
- Ideate on new and unique UX concepts
- Identify business and technical requirements
- Perform market research, including user interviews and competitor analysis
- Create design wireframes and prototypes
- Design and present UX demonstrations to stakeholders
- Hand off designs to developers for implementation
Skills and qualifications - Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sharp eye for detail and design
- Eagerness to develop new skills
- Highly collaborative attitude
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Understanding of basic design principles
Preferred qualifications
- Deep familiarity with agile software development
- Comprehensive fluency with component libraries
- Keen understanding of design software such as Storybook, Sketch, and InDesign
- Comfortability with at least one programming language such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript
- Willingness to iterate work output based on feedback
- Significant experience with UX writing or design
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 114,000
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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