Job Description
A Visual Interaction Designer (VID) is responsible for shaping and improving the user experience through design and considering the effects of typography, space, layouts, color illustrations, and photography on the usability of digital products. The VID combines a thorough knowledge of current design trends and a working knowledge of front-end development to interfaces across a variety of digital products.
Essential Functions
- Create accessible interaction modules, screen layouts, style guides, pattern libraries, images, icons, and other visual elements for approved and funded projects.
- Applies and updates existing brand (visual and interaction) standards to accommodate new products and campaigns.
- Presents and communicates design and design goals to teammates and partners.
- Validates code is built as designed during projects (according to brand standards, style guides, and pattern libraries).
- Reviews artifacts and deliverables from peer designers to ensure they accurately represent the Bank brand.
- Collaboratively partners with UX peers (visual designers, content writers, accessibility consultants, researchers, prototypers, and strategists) to create world-class customer experiences.
- Formally observes user interviews and usability sessions.
It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with Bancorp’s “Code of Ethics.” Each employee is expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position.
Specifications
This is a general description which covers all levels/grades of the job. Level/grade assignments are determined by the attached leveling guidelines. Minimum qualifications are outlined below:
- Knowledge of UX best practices, design thinking process and framework, and experience in workshop and co-creations.
- Knowledge of website architecture, interactive design principles, web usability, and online marketing and business needs.
- Experience with user-centered design from concept to delivery.
- Experience/familiarity with CSS and responsive design.
- Skilled with design/interaction/transition/motion design (portfolio required).
- Experience creating style guides for development teams.
- Experience working in a cross-channel environment, including desktop/laptop, mobile devices, and brick-and-mortar locations.
- Experience collaborating with large teams.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of UX best practices.
- Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree.