UI Design Analyst

The purpose of this position is to design and develop user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) concepts, prototypes and associated documentation for assigned applications. The UI design work includes visual look & feel, graphics and system navigation to ensure a rich and intuitive user experience. The UX work involves understanding customer’s needs through a variety of tools and analysis and designing for an engaging and user-friendly customer journey. This position is also responsible for assisting with quality assurance processes and managing design projects from inception to completion to ensure timelines, budget and quality expectations are met. 

This role can work remote from within the US. 

• Designs and develops user interface (UI) concepts, prototypes and associated documentation for internal and external-facing web and/or applications based on high level business plans. 
• Works with project stakeholders to translate high level business requirements into detailed design specifications. 
• Delivers detailed design requirements and functional UI prototypes that integrate into existing Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) processes. 
• Performs UI programming (in some areas), including the creation of UI code for various applications. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of QA processes related to web and/or mobile application design, development and ongoing maintenance.
• Works collaboratively with project stakeholders (i.e. Marketing, Product Development, Development, etc.) on expectations for usability, workflow, features, functions and overall look-and-feel.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Business related field.

• In lieu of the Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree in a technology-related field combined with two years of additional related experience may be considered.

Experience:

UI Design Analyst:

• 3+ years technology system design and analysis experience.
• 2+ years end user faced activities related to system implementations, usability and/or requirements definition.
• 2+ years experience with graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator or other similar applications).
• Prior project management experience with small-to-medium technology based projects.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze written plans and concepts to define specifications for UI design and development.
• Ability to solve complex UI design challenges related to web delivered applications.
• Ability to develop test scenarios, test cases and test procedures for web delivered applications.
• Strong knowledge of end-user experiences and their interaction with web applications
• Ability to operate independently, while working as part of a team of stakeholders on functional design concepts.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal (all levels) communication skills. 

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to offsite offices, customer sites and/or industry and training events may also be required, depending on assignment.