Senior UX Designer

Company: Mastech
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description: Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Senior UX Designer for our client in the Consulting domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Contract position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.Duration: 12+ Months ContractLocation: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)Role: Senior UX DesignerPrimary Skills: Adobe CQ5Role Description: The Senior UX Designer must have at least 6+ years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing a UX Practice, supporting the implementation of digital experiences and prototypes; as the Sr. UX Designer, you will develop journey maps, mockups, wireframes, and lead Design Thinking workshops and user research to guide personalized experiences for customers and employees.Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct user research and A/B testing- Lead Persona definition and Journey Mapping exercises with cross-functional teams- Use the insights gained from user research to guide application and process designs- Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to support the development teams- Identify and troubleshoot UX problems- Organize work and present it to the product teams, management, and other key stakeholders- Conduct testing of sample applications, websites, and software to assess user experience and ease of design- Use recent studies and findings to establish the best overall design elements to include in UX design experiences- Build storyboards to conceptualize designs to accurately convey project plans to clients and senior management- Create surveys for research through various media platforms to gather feedback on user's ease of use and satisfaction interfacing on company websites and products- Design the aesthetics to be implemented within a website or product, from the layout menus and drop-down options to colors and fonts allowing for interface edits as needed- Analyze customer responses and website data to examine high traffic web pages and determine why certain webpages perform better- Enhance user experience by creating seamless navigation through various digital programs and interfaces within the company- Combine interface design concepts with digital design and establish milestones to encourage cooperation and teamwork- Generate UX deliverables and ensure the reusability of components across applicationsEssential Characteristics and Competences:- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in creating journey maps and conducting Design Thinking workshops- Expertise in the definition of personas and demonstrated experience implementing UX design across multiple experiences- Proficient with prototyping, wireframes, and visual design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite- Understanding of UX research methods, including surveys, focus groups, and A/B testing- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment to create top-performing interfaces for customers- Experience creating storyboards to support Agile delivery teams, as well as backlog, prioritization, and estimation of user stories- Continued education and research into UX trends and current design strategy and technologies- Professional written and interpersonal skills when communicating with customers and clients- Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects efficiently- Experience in creating clear, concise, and actionable design documentation- Understanding of HTML, CSS, Angular, and/or JavaScript- The ability to balance UX concerns with business concerns- The ability to self-direct work and meet deadlines- Communication skills, and proficiency in working as part of a team- Visual design skills, including a proven understanding of design fundamentalsThe Following Additional Skills are a Plus:- Experience with composable coding and ability to troubleshoot using HTML, CSS and comparable languages- Experience participating in large digital transformations as the lead UX designer- Agile methods and strategies to implement UX design in an iterative mannerRequired Education (Certifications, Licenses, etc.):- Bachelor-----TMs degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or other relevant background required- Formal training on User Experience disciplines, journey mapping, and/or Design Thinking preferredEducation: Bachelor-----TMs degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or another related field or EquivalentExperience: Minimum 6+ years of experienceRelocation: This position will cover relocation expensesTravel: NoLocal Preferred: YesNote: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)Recruiter Name: Quasain NawazRecruiter Phone: (412) 226-0751 (Ext: 2347)Equal Employment Opportunity Minimum Education Required: Bachelor Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years Expected Travel Time: None

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