UI/UX Designer

LightFeather is currently seeking a talented UI/UX Designer. The successful candidate will design software and platforms, as well as combine interfaces and workflows to meet organizational needs and enhance user experience. They will play a pivotal role in integrating data analytics insights into the design and development of intuitive, user-centered digital products and services. This individual will bridge the gap between data-driven analytical insights provided by the Data Modeling and Data Science teams and the end-user experience, ensuring that complex data is translated into actionable, understandable, and visually compelling interfaces. You must have the ability to work directly with technical teams and must have a consistent record of using design thinking to solve business problems. Candidates should be very confident in their ability to hear and manage priorities in a consultative environment.

To us, design is not something to hand-off, but an integral part of product development from front to back. We believe in true Agile integration of design, and that cross-collaboration is critical to balancing the desirability, viability, and feasibility of products. As a consultant, you’ll work alongside our technical teams to implement these solutions.

This Position is Full Time, Remote.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with data scientists and data modelers to understand the analytics insights and translate them into design strategies that align with client needs and goals.
• Interpret and communicate the findings from user research, data analysis, and usability testing to both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring insights are actionable and inform design decisions.
• Develop detailed personas and usage scenarios by integrating analytics insights, enhancing the understanding of user behaviors, needs, and motivations.
• Lead usability testing sessions, focusing on gathering data-driven insights to inform design iterations and enhance user satisfaction.
• Design and deliver wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps, and screen flows, incorporating data visualization and analytics insights to facilitate a seamless user experience.
• Create interactive prototypes that demonstrate the integration of data analytics into the user experience, facilitating stakeholder feedback and iterative improvement.
• Analyze user feedback and activity in conjunction with data analytics findings to continuously refine and enhance the digital user experience.
• Support content strategy and development by leveraging data insights to inform content creation, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
• Ensure all design solutions adhere to Section 508 standards for accessibility, with a strong focus on making data analytics understandable and actionable for all users.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• Active IRS clearance - Public Trust or higher.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 
• 7+ years of experience in interactive design, information architecture and visual design.
• 2+ years of relevant client facing experience—consulting or agency.
• Confirmed track-record of hands-on user-interface design leadership.
• Expert-level proficiency with common design software (Adobe suite, Sketch, Figma, etc). 
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Section 508 standards.
• Quick starter and nimble/creative under project constraints.
• Real passion for seamless design and the creative process.
• Strong interest in and passion for learning new technologies and design skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating breadth, creativity, process, and innovation in related fields.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functional/technical teams to deliver a project.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, enthusiastic about learning new technologies quickly and applying gained knowledge to address business problems.
• Ability to communicate with clients on a business level and translate their needs into a technical solution.

Why Join LightFeather?
You'll be part of a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. Experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

Commitment to Diversity
LightFeather is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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