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UI/UX Analyst - Hybrid

Smart IMS Inc · Lansing, MI, USA ·

Pay:
$40-$80/hr
Job type:
Contract

Job Title:

UI/UX Analyst - Hybrid

Duration (Contract):

12 Months

Client Location:

Lansing, MI 48933

Location Preference:

Hybrid

Job Description
As a UI/UX Analyst, you will be responsible for defining and delivering intuitive, user-centered design solutions by establishing the overall look and feel of applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into engaging and accessible user interfaces while ensuring usability, scalability, and compliance with design and accessibility standards. This role requires strong expertise in user research, interaction design, and usability testing to create seamless and effective user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements, functionality, and user expectations

Design user interfaces, workflows, and visual elements aligned with business and technical objectives

Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather insights and improve designs

Develop user personas, journey maps, storyboards, and interaction models

Create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes for application interfaces

Facilitate design review sessions with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into final designs

Ensure adherence to accessibility standards, including ADA and usability best practices

Work closely with business analysts and technical teams to ensure feasibility and alignment

Analyze user behaviors, pain points, and workflows to improve application usability

Lead design decisions related to layout, navigation, and overall experience

Provide guidance to development teams on UI/UX standards and accessibility requirements

Conduct accessibility and usability testing and implement improvements based on findings

Maintain documentation and design standards throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies

3‑5 years of experience in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design

3‑5 years of experience conducting user research and usability testing

Strong expertise in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows

Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar

Knowledge of usability principles, interaction design, and visual design standards

Understanding of accessibility guidelines such as WCAG and ADA compliance

Ability to translate business requirements into effective design solutions

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in Agile environments

Degree or certification in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, or related field

Portfolio demonstrating design projects and practical experience

Experience working with established design systems and standards (preferred)

Experience conducting accessibility testing and remediation (preferred)

Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills (preferred)

The hourly range for roles of this nature is $40.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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