UX Designer

Company:  Solomon Page
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Our client, a Global Tech & eComm Brand, is seeking a talented and passionate User Experience Designer to help shape our shopping and retail experiences. This role involves leveraging our ecommerce and merchandising technology to create a best-in-class product that empowers retailers and manufacturers to sell their products seamlessly across their branded websites, phone channels, and in-store, backed by the support, selection, and expertise of a global leader in the tech and ecommerce industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for designing innovative, user-friendly web applications. The ideal candidate will know how to use visitor data to inform design decisions and evaluate the success of their design solutions. A deep commitment to advocating for users is essential, as this role will significantly impact the user experience for thousands of retailers and manufacturers managing their multichannel ecommerce businesses.


  • Full time hours contract, 6+ months
  • Remote CST
  • Rate range: $60-70/hour


Responsibilities:


  • Develop process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business and feature requirements using empirical data, usability studies, market research, and proven User-Centered Design (UCD) principles.
  • Participate in usability testing to assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features.
  • Present design work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review and feedback.
  • Contribute to best practices and standards for user interface design and web applications.
  • Provide leadership on ecommerce trends, web application design, and user interface innovations.


Requirements:


  • 7+ years of industry experience delivering interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
  • Expertise in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, with strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, and Dreamweaver.
  • A strong online portfolio demonstrating relevant user-centered design solutions and past work experience.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills; ability to convey complex, interactive design concepts across different audiences and levels of the organization.
  • A self-starter who is customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and an enthusiastic team player.
  • Ability to collaborate with highly technical teams and manage multiple projects in an agile, fast-paced environment.
  • Prototyping skills are highly desired.


If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.


The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.


About Solomon Page


Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .


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