Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Dubuque, IA that is hiring a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer who is passionate about leading and applying a user-centered approach to product development. In this role, you will use research insights to design web and mobile solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HCI, Visual Communication, Digital Design, Product Design, Human Centered Design, or related field required; MFA or advanced degree a plus
- Portfolio that demonstrates your design work in web and mobile solutions; We want to see and understand your process and how you collaborate across functions within the Product Development Lifecycle
- 5+ years of work experience in product development, user experience design, product design, creative, or marketing industries
- Extensive experience creating low and high-fidelity sketches and design documentation
- Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment
- Knowledge in software usability principles and current trends and advances in interface design
- Demonstrated success leading design efforts across multiple products to achieve a central solution
- Advanced knowledge of UX wireframe, visual design, and prototyping software (e.g. Axure, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator); Familiar with Snagit, Visio
- In-depth understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Deep understanding of responsive design approaches
- High-level understanding of accessibility guidelines and designing for optimal accessibility
- Understand a target audience's needs and other motivating factors, and translate them into concepts
- Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills
- Product development experience in Ed Tech a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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