UX Designer Job at Simplicity Group in Phoenix

Position Title:   UX Designer                                                      

Reports to:        Director, Creative Services

Department:     Marketing, Creative Services

Location:           Open to the following: Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; Summit, New Jersey

 *Candidate must be able to accommodate Eastern standard time zone hours

Classification:   Full-time, in-office

Summary / Job Objective: Simplicity Group is seeking a creative and collaborative UX designer to join our creative services team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for aligning design with functionality to create a positive user experience. This role requires proficiency in Salesforce and HTML/CSS/or the ability to communicate effectively with developers. Familiarity with design systems and front-end implementation tools is also required, along with strong visual design skills.

Essential Job Functions: As a UX designer, you will help define and improve the usability and effectiveness of our digital products (e.g., advisor/agent portals, internal tools, and applications) through process, structure, research, and execution. Your essential functions will center on ensuring our internal platforms are intuitive, efficient, and meet user needs. Your daily tasks will include conducting foundational research to analyze current and future user journeys, developing interactive prototypes to test user interactions, and testing the overall usability of our systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Perform UX research through user interviews, internal usage data, and competitive analysis

·        Prepare and deliver detailed design specifications and assets

·        Develop interactive prototypes to test user interactions

·        Create wireframes to focus on product structure and functionality of new features

·        Work closely with internal technology and operations teams to understand business requirements and ensure technical feasibility

·        Translate complex business processes and financial concepts into clear and logical user flows and journey maps to visualize the user's path through the product

·        Serve as a bridge between technology and design and effectively pitch the value of insights and ideas for different departments

·        Focus on the “big picture,” thoroughly understanding how design and technology changes affect the overall user experience

·        Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines

Qualifications:

·        Salesforce Certified Platform Strategy Advisor (Preferred)

·        Strong UX or Strategy Design Portfolio (Required)

·        Minimum 3 years of UX or Strategy Design Experience (Required)

Core Competencies:

·        Wireframing & Prototyping

·        User Research

·        Visual/UI Skills

·        Information Architecture

·        Problem Solving

·        Business Acumen

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation (based on experience)

·        85K-100K

·        7% Target Bonus

Benefits

• Employee benefits (health, 401k, life, etc.)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parking

Locations: 

3600 American Blvd W #700

Minneapolis, MN 55439

475 Springfield Ave

Summit, NJ 07901

2929 N Central Ave #1400

Phoenix, AZ 85012

*This role is an in-office position