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The Contingent · 1 month ago

Senior UX/UI Designer

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

The Contingent is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer who will apply user-centered design principles to enhance the workflow and visual appeal of their websites and products. The role involves designing complex applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing user research to inform design decisions.

CommunitiesHuman ResourcesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Work to design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions

Establishing and managing updates for component libraries concurrent with product design projects

Managing timelines effectively to optimize productivity and deliver projects within allocated schedules with the resources available

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, marketers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into innovative design solutions. Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem solving as requirements or business realities shift

Consider user research to inform design decisions, iterating designs based on user insights and data-driven analysis. Research user pain points and strategize ways to improve products. Work with product managers to scope A/B testing, data analysis, and continuous iteration to improve conversion rates, user engagement, and overall product performance

Collaborate with the development team to ensure accurate implementation of design elements, while considering technical constraints and system limitations. Handoff production-ready designs with accurate functional annotations and across multiple breakpoints in order to have smooth handoffs to development teams

Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of product design, and proactively apply them to improve our design process and deliver exceptional user experiences

Qualification

UX/UI DesignFigmaUser-Centered DesignHTMLCSSJavaScriptAccessibility StandardsPrototyping ToolsUser ResearchProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in design, human-centered design, or a related field

Five plus years of professional UX or UI design experience

Strong portfolio displaying your design expertise, including examples of projects that have been optimized over time for performance

Extensive experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful design projects

Expertise in design software such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools like InVision or Axure

Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards

Ability to articulate design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders and team members

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address design challenges effectively

Experience meeting and complying with WCAG 2.0 AA and/or ADA guidelines

Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with developers

Familiarity with design systems and frameworks like Material Design or Bootstrap

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

Demonstrated knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design decisions

Experience in UI UX design working with graphics and designing modern, intuitive, user-friendly interfaces complex applications, and integrations with 3rd party systems

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility standards

Experience with user research methodologies, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and strategically about design challenges

Experience working in agile development environments and collaborating with engineering teams

Ability to exercise critical and creative thinking skills

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including premium medical, vision, and dental insurance. Covered 100% for employee and partially (80%) for spouse and/or dependents.

19 paid holidays, with additional vacation, sick, bereavement and parental leave.

401(k) with a 4% (annual salary) match.