Visual/UI Designer

Job Description
To conceive visual design solutions to complex product initiatives through composition, typography and interaction models, keep deliverables engaging and on-brand, and drive cross channel projects. Works on moderately complex projects with minimal risk. Participates in the creation and evolution of visual experience design strategy. Works independently with direct guidance and direction from higher level staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend comprehensive visual design solutions - Participates in
• Optimize the user experience through creating visual on-brand compositions that drive improved experiences-
  Moderate Latitude
• Influence team members and business partners, explaining the impact of designing/developing with the end user
  in mind- Moderate Latitude
• Collaborate with project teams to define the visual identity - Assist in Leading
• Assist in defining user experience goals through visual engagement- Participates in
• Design and implement user-centered deliverables - Participate in
• Document project specification requirements for developers - Moderately Complex/Varied
• Operate within the right Design Thinking methodology based on the product, channel, audience, and the
  application requirements or workflow- Moderate Impact
• Create and apply visual design styles and best practices, such as composition, color theory, accessibility and
  typography, and guides the team in their use through style guide creation- Moderately Complex/Varied
• Create prototypes for testing to ensure design meets business and user objectives- Moderately Complex/Varied
• Act as subject matter expert for design inspiration
• Recommend user experience improvement opportunities - Moderate Latitude
• Ensure design solutions remain engaging to the customer - Considerable Impact
• Maintain and monitor solution effectiveness
• Act as stakeholder in development, testing and implementation of UX design projects- Participates in
• Assist with managing multiple projects under tight deadlines across a broad variety of product categories and
  audiences- Participates in
• Proactively draw out user experience or design issues and successfully address those issues to ensure projects
  stay on track to meet interim project milestones, project time/scope/quality/funding expectations - Moderate
  Impact
• Perform as a project team member, owning UX deliverables throughout Development Lifecycle for multiple
  projects within various phases - Assist in Leading
• Ensure that the IT deliverables meet design expectations- Assist in Leading
• Remain abreast of emerging technologies, and industry best practices and trends

* Local candidates able to work Hybrid only.
* No 3rd Party Recruiters please.

* Our client will only accept the following: US Citizens, Green Card Holders, TN Visa, Green Card EAD's. Candidates cannot be on a sponsored work Visa.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User-Centered Design/Human-Computer Interaction, or the equivalent
  combination of education, training, and experience
• Familiarity with UX design principles and ability to apply them
• Familiarity with design fundamentals, such as color theory, typography and composition
• Knowledge of interaction design, visual design, and industry standards
• Knowledge of user centered design processes and best practices
• Knowledge of modern development standards, techniques and methodologies (e.g., HTML, XHTML, AJAX,
  JavaScript, CSS, etc.)
• Effective detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies to usability and design challenges
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Exposure to managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Exposure to performing analysis of business processes and functions
• Familiarity with project management to include establishing and leading project teams; managing
  timelines/deadlines/resources; ensuring successful project implementation

Benefits

Fulltime Hourly Employees are eligible for:

• Free Health Insurance

• Free Dental Insurance

• Free Life Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short-term disability Insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays