UX/UI Designer

Responsibilities

Work Hours: Standard Business Hours
J. J. Keller is seeking a creative and user-focused UX/UI Designer to join our team and play a key role in shaping the digital experiences of our customers
The UX work involves understanding customers’ needs through a variety of tools and analysis and designing for an engaging and user-friendly customer journey
The UI design work includes visual look & feel, graphics and system navigation to ensure a rich and intuitive user experience
This position is also responsible for assisting with quality assurance processes and managing design projects from inception to completion to ensure timelines, budget and quality expectations are met
If you’re passionate about solving complex design challenges, staying ahead of UX/UI trends, and creating experiences that truly resonate with users, we’d love to hear from you!
Conducts user research using various methods (customer surveys, persona creation, user journey maps, etc.) and empathy interviews with current users and potential users
Designs user journey maps throughout a site/application, highlighting the user experience
Analyzes user testing data to improve UX quality, fix errors, increase conversion and user satisfaction
Establishes and designs brand standards to be used across the entire UI Design team
Makes certain that websites are usable for everyone, including those using assistive technology, by meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA)
Works closely with Development Architecture team on translating design requirements into development requirements
Designs and develops user interface (UI) concepts, prototypes and associated documentation for internal and external-facing web and/or applications based on high level business plans
Works with project stakeholders to translate high level business requirements into detailed design specifications
Delivers detailed design requirements and functional UI prototypes that integrate into existing Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) processes
Performs UI programming (in some areas), including the creation of UI code for various applications
Assists with the development and implementation of QA processes related to web and/or mobile application design, development and ongoing maintenance
Stays abreast of modern technologies in the field to create innovative approaches for improving end-user experience
Works collaboratively with project stakeholders (i.e. Marketing, Product Development, Development, etc.) on expectations for usability, workflow, features, functions and overall look-and-feel

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Business related field
In lieu of the Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree in a technology-related field combined with two years of additional related experience may be considered
3+ years creating and implementing user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications, including final asset creation
Working knowledge of Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD or similar applications
Experience developing front-end HTML/CSS
Knowledge of information architecture, storyboarding and design processes
Ability to analyze written plans and concepts to define specifications for UI design and development
Ability to solve complex UI design challenges related to web delivered applications
Ability to develop test scenarios, test cases and test procedures for web delivered applications
Strong knowledge of end-user experiences and their interaction with web applications
Ability to operate independently, while working as part of a team of stakeholders on functional design concepts
Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal (all levels) communication skills

Benefits

💼 J. J. Keller provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, etc
💰 The compensation range for this role is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 which varies depending on factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience and geographic location