User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI) Designer

14 Apr 2024

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Job Description

Squaretrade Product UX team is looking for a UX/UI Designer to design service experiences that make our complex logistics processes seem fast and easy. In this role, you will be able to apply user-centered design thinking principles and best practices and work closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record solving complex interaction problems across multiple platforms. Candidate has an eye for pixel perfect detail, and possesses a strong blend of interaction and visual design skills, as well as user-centered design principles. The applicant must have an affinity for consistency, color use, typography, and a keen eye for subtle details. Prior experience working within and contributing to a design system is a plus. The candidate must be a natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and able to present to peers, cross functional teams, and executives. UX/UI Designer will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Editorial, Project Management, and QA.

In addition, the ideal candidate must possess the ability to work independently, adhere to tight deadlines and be comfortable presenting designs to stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to evolve your UX/UI design skills in the ever-changing and exciting technology field.The best thing about working in the SquareTrade product team is the people we work with. We share our methods and designs across the company, and continually teach (and learn from) each other.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deeply curious, empathetic and customer obsessed mind
  • Strong foundational understanding of how interactions work and how users think
  • Demonstrated ability working through end-to-end journeys (concepting -> wireframes -> prototypes -> high-fidelity design); portfolio of examples required
  • High level of creative consistency and attention to detail
  • Familiarity of design system concept (DSM)
  • Understanding of web and mobile user journeys (not just screen design)
  • Ability to clearly communicate and coordinate project handoffs to technical teams
  • Familiarity with UX research and interest to learn by observing and assisting in research projects
  • Familiarity of business metrics and customer feedback is a plus
  • Familiarity with accessibility requirements is a plus

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience with end-to-end product design
  • Have cross-platform design experiences (Web, Android, iOS, emails)
  • Knowledge of user-centered design principles
  • Advocate for the customer in experience workflow
  • Proficiency in Figma and understanding of Design Systems
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology, JIRA, and Scrum workflow
  • Ability to articulate ideas and present work
  • Request and attend usability sessions
  • Ability to thoughtfully communicate your designs, receive feedback, and contribute to the work of others
  • BA/BS degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, or a related field or equivalent practical experience

A portfolio demonstrating user experience and visual design work is required

Additional Information

Perks of working @Squaretrade include:

  • Not feeling stuck! This team has exposure to many different parts of the business, making transitioning easywe work on developing careers based on what people enjoy!
  • Competitive salaries, benefits (medical, dental, vision), flex PTO, 401k matching
  • Respect for your work-life balance
  • A paid volunteer day to give back to the community

SquareTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • ID: #38717293
  • State: Georgia Atlanta 30301 Atlanta USA
  • City: Atlanta
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2022-04-14
  • Deadline: 2022-06-13
  • Category: Et cetera