Kforce has a client seeking a UX Designer in Redmond, WA. Responsibilities:
Partner and Developer Experiences team, as part of Windows, is looking for a UX/UI Designer to design user interfaces for web, software, and/or hardware products.
Responsibilities Will Include
Writing functionality design specifications
Design and implement prototypes, mock ups, task analysis, usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams
Generates design ideas; presents and sells designs to product group
Understands customer needs and motivations and integrates them into product design to contribute to user features and functionality
Acts as consultant to other team leads and may manage external production and design resources
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
2+ years of work related experience required.
Experience in native platform software design
Strong knowledge of user interface and functionality design
Strong creative skills and ability to generate design ideas
Advanced experience in creating and implementing usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams
Advanced knowledge of web technologies (i.e. HTML and CSS). Fluency with standard design software tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Advanced interaction design and web technology skills (i.e. Flash)
Strong knowledge or experience with database served websites
Must have the ability to understand and integrate customer needs and motivations into specific areas of product design to contribute to user features and functionality
Must be familiar with industry standards and trends
Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team required
Must have ability to own and drive projects
Experience working with rich client or web applications preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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