XD Designer at Kforce Inc in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking an XD Designer in Charlotte, NC.

Summary:
The Experience Designer (XD) is a talented practitioner responsible for the design and delivery of exceptional interaction and visual designs for our customers utilizing a human-centered design methodology. This individual works closely with digital experience design team members, product owners, strategists, and stakeholders to understand business goals and translate those goals into designs that enhance the overall end-user experience.

The XD works in a multidisciplinary environment, and in a collaborative fashion, on experience design activities throughout the software development lifecycle, often with numerous design initiatives occurring concurrently.

Responsibilities:

• XD Designer will deliver the experience design of interactive user experiences and interfaces across multiple products and platforms


• Simplifies and unifies complex information into intuitive interactions, flows, charts, graphs, and other forms of visual representation


• Works directly with developers to turn wireframes and other visualizations into production ready prototypes based on our established components and patterns in our design language


• Performs reviews of developed pages to ensure adherence to standards


• As an XD Designer, you will facilitate feedback reviews of prototypes to validate design concepts with end users


• Occasionally run and facilitate workshops with stakeholders and customers

REQUIREMENTS:

• An Art degree or similar required


• Skilled practitioner with expertise in the design, production and presentation of interface designs that support the needs of the customer


• Demonstrated experience with human-centered design patterns and methodologies


• Experienced in customer-centered design, generating workflows & user journeys, and creating wireframes and high-fidelity designs


• Extensive knowledge with Agile software methodologies


• Working knowledge of design tools such as Axure, Figma and Adobe CS


• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills


• Comfort with utilizing one or more recognized Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, kanban, etc.) or toolsets (Jira, Confluence, etc.)


• Comfort with ambiguity, complexity, and passion for challenges


• Detail-oriented self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Portfolio to show examples of UX design work using Axure RP or Figma


• Proven ability to effectively communicate abstract concepts to audiences that are not skilled in a UX discipline


• Ability to travel occasionally for workshops and meetings

The ideal candidate would also have:

• Experience in Insurance, FinTech or Financial Services, as a User Experience Designer, leading large, enterprise-wide work efforts across a multi-disciplinary team


• Basic understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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