UX Designer (Local to Columbus, OH)

Overview Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge digital innovation for our customers. We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Halo Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics. Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including INC 5000, Future 50, 101 Best and Brightest, Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”, Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist. Job Description Overview Collaborate with UX teammates (UI designers, UX Researchers, Information Architects, Content Writers, Content Managers), IT teams, product/capability strategists, product owners, analytics teams and Digital UX leadership Participate in ideation, design, evaluation, and detailed specification for existing and future products or experiences including online and mobile applications Leverage a user-centered design process to design multi-channel experiences (including digital/mobile applications) for customers and associates Identify user types and understand their unique needs and scenarios for use Translate user and business requirements into UX artifacts (ex. User flows, page flows, wireframes) Create low-fidelity prototypes (sketches, wireframes, semi-functional prototypes) that will inform requirements discussions and support usability testing activities Lead UX team in presenting deliverables to teams and internal stakeholders Leverage experience design tools/methods to understand both the full customer journey and detailed touch points that customers have with the brand Learn how people think about managing their branded credit accounts and the relationship of credit with the brand Qualifications Required Skills Firm understanding of the user-centered design process and expert proficiency in interaction design tools and methods Experience with responsive web design and mobile first approach Balanced understanding of how specialized UX skillsets come together to create excellent user experiences (experience strategy, design research & usability, interaction and visual design, content strategy, front-end UI development) Knowledge of current trends and UI conventions in the digital space and nuances between the most pervasive devices/platforms (smart devices, phone, tablet, desktop, Android and iOS) Familiar with ADA compliance, usability standards and guidelines a plus Proficiency with Axure (or equivalent) for UX documentation and prototyping Excellent written and verbal communicator, capable clearly defending designs with reasoning grounded in UX principles Comfortable with ambiguity early in projects and able to take a leading role in driving towards a solution Bachelor’s degree in design, information systems, digital communication, human factors or human-computer interaction, library sciences or equivalent related experience 8 years of IT experience with minimum 4-5 years of experience in designing digital experiences Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating a mature ability to prioritize and manage time Ability to develop working relationships with individuals across relevant departments in the organization Desired Skills Experience working in an Agile development environment a plus Usability Testing experience a plus Additional Information Title: .UX Designer" OR "UX Designer" OR "UX/UI Designer #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonoma Consulting Inc.