Redtech is helping our client with a Contractor search for a Senior level UX Designer Duration - through 1/27/2025 (this role is covering for someone on leave)
Location: Issaquah, WA
Schedule - 40 hours/week - hybrid onsite 3 days/week
Contract Pay Rate Range - $60-70/hr W-2 Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications and level of benefits selected etc.
Benefits - (all are based on eligibility) Choice of 3 Medical/RX insurance plans from Regence (Blue Cross/Blue Shield). Premium is 100% company paid by Redtech for employee. Optional Dental/Vision coverage.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) plan with company match
Company paid Life/AD&D insurance for employee
Position Summary Our CLIENT is looking for an experienced User Experience (UX) Designer with expert visual design skills to join its Merchandising team.
The UX Designer draws from a broad range of UX generalist skills, including user research, information architecture, interaction design and prototyping to create compelling user experiences in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and creative problem-solver who communicates effectively while working with a diverse group of stakeholders and executive level leadership.
Job Duties/Essential Functions Collaborates with solution architects, system analysts, software developers, full stack engineers, quality engineers, business users and other stakeholders to design exceptional user experiences for multiple products concurrently.
Solves complex design problems through a user-centered design (UCD) process that accounts for user goals, business requirements and development needs.
Uses a variety of iterative design methods to drive thoughtful design decisions including sketches, process flows, wireframes, and interactive simulations/prototypes.
Analyzes and evaluates current user interfaces and proposes usability improvements (i.e.
expert reviews).Conducts competitive analysis research to better understand prevalent interaction designs/solutions.Creates interactive simulations/prototypes to help project teams, stakeholders, and users explore and understand proposed business solutions.Maintains and enforces UX style guides, UI standards and interaction design pattern libraries.
Mentors and aids junior designers in the design process by providing guidance and feedback to ensure growth in UX disciplines.
Solves complex design problems through a user-centered design (UCD) process that accounts for user goals, accessibility, business requirements and development needs. Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/CertificationsRequired:
Minimum 5 years' experience doing UX design, visual design, interaction design, or similar role.
Expert knowledge of design tools Demonstrated proficiency with selecting appropriate UI patterns and applying UCD methodologies to effectively solve design problems.Strong understanding of responsive web design principles, techniques and frameworks.
Creative and pragmatic problem solver with a strong attention to detail.Strong presentation and facilitation skills to clearly communicate design decisions and influence business process owners and stakeholders.
Iteratively refine designs based on feedback and collaboration with executives, managers, and peers.Strong time management skills and the ability to be self-directed when needed.Strategic thinker able to act tactically and solve problems quickly.
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
Aware of current and emerging industry trends and best practices.Strong understanding of accessible design principles and familiarity with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.An online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating the ability to create great user-centered design solutions.