Senior UX Designer - Full-time / Part-time

Location: San Mateo, California

Our client is looking for a Senior User Experience Designer who will lead efforts to create a stunning, modern and intuitive web application that defines how users engage with building data. S/he will work with Product Managers in researching, designing, and testing new product interfaces, enhancements, and rewrites. S/he will review requirements and use cases, perform user research and interviews, and provide product user interface designs that are consistent with the client's patterns and standards and usability best practices. S/he will create site maps, task flows, and application models. Must be comfortable working with highly technical colleagues and be self-motivated and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Create product UI drawings/wireframes, logic flows, site maps, and application models
• Participate in user groups and user shadowing to gather feedback and recommendations
• Work with End Users, Software Developers and Product Managers to understand and visually articulate new software product design requirements
• Update existing designs to accommodate new or changed user requirements
• Update and maintain online Product Design System and architecture documentation
• Maintain relationships and set expectations with product owners and stakeholders

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of UX design experience
• 3+ years of experience working as UX Designer in a Senior / Lead / Principle role
• Experience with UX design tools such as Figma, Illustrator, Zeplin or Balsamiq
• Ability to quickly produce usable prototypes as well as beautiful, well-crafted final designs
• Passion for information design and the visual presentation of data
• Firm understanding of Web, Visual, and User-Centered Design Principles
• Exceptionally keen eye and attention to detail and consistency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to listen to and incorporate feedback; willingness to learn and take direction
• Practical understanding of Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS/LESS
• Practical understanding of Atlassian Tools (Trello, JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with web, mobile, and desktop UI design
• Exceptional fortitude, creativity, accountability, and flexibility
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, startup environment that may occasionally require long hours
• Capable of delivering high-quality with short timelines

Nice to Haves:

• Architecture or Construction experience / background

Not available? We pay for referrals! If we place your referral, you'll receive $100, plus $1 dollar for every hour worked in the first 6 months. Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to hearing back!