Jobs via Dice is hiring: UI/UX Designer 4 (SR UX Researcher) in Chicago

Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Generic Solutions Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! UI/UX Designer 4 (SR UX Researcher) Req 75703-1 closing Thursday 18th September 12pm Location-Hybrid: go in the office when needed but must be in local. Must be able to go back in the office full time when asked. Chicago, IL Responsibilities Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs. Clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate into concepts for compelling interactions and user experience. Understand research methodologies and experience facilitating research. Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices. Communicate with designers on prototype requirements to test and iterate. Document key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream UI teams. Create shareable UX artifacts based on the team’s research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows). Document the overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, and more) that will be leveraged across all downstream partners. Prioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap. Interaction with team The team consists of 11 members supporting different workstreams and 2 interns. Will interact with designers and product owners. Stakeholder management is key. Work environment Hybrid: go in the office when needed but must be local to one of these areas. Must be able to go back in office full time when asked. Education & Experience Required 5+ years of experience in UX Research and knowledge of user experience best practices, preferably within a corporate or B2B environment. B.S. or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or another UX-related field, or substitute with an additional 2-3 years of experience. Technical Skills (Required) 5+ years of experience with a focus on UI/UX roles. Ability to organize and synthesize stakeholder and user sentiment; capture opportunities to empathize and use insights effectively. Adaptive thinking; ability to pivot with changing requirements and work with openness to change while making independent decisions. Thorough understanding of UI best practices, UI design, and essential graphic design theory. Ability to produce results independently and in a team. Experience with UI layout, specification, and prototyping tools. Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines. Portfolio demonstrating expertise and ability to articulate process. Technical Skills (Desired) Project management experience is a plus. Soft Skills Outstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional data storytelling capability. Disqualifiers/Red Flags Choppy tenure/job hopping. If the candidates are only a UX designer, they will not be considered. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr