Job#: 3037881
Job Description:
Description
The UI/UX Analyst is responsible for establishing the overall application look and feel as well as designing, communicating, and executing all user interface screens for each business requirement. The UI/UX Analyst directs the overall design and user experience for the delivered product. This role works closely with the Business Analyst and Technical Lead in the delivery of solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for understanding project scope and working with the project team to ensure understanding of the requirements, functionality, size, scalability, and usability of the IT solution within the objectives set for the project.
- Responsible for adhering to the project schedule while working with Business Analyst to examine existing business processes and systems to develop a full representation of the system’s interface design and usability by the business.
- Responsible for working with User Acceptance Test (UAT) testers and conducting usability testing to ensure conformance with UI/UX best practices.
- Responsible for appropriate resolution of critical IT issues as it pertains to the UI/UX role.
- Participates in all requirement gathering meetings and/or brainstorm sessions with business owners to identify product usability concerns and desires.
- Conducts user interviews, research, observations and testing as needed throughout the course of the project. Develops personas, user flows/journey maps and/or storyboards as needed.
- Facilitates regular design meetings during the course of application development.
- Examine and analyze current user(s) flow and process, pain points, and desires from a usability and visual standpoint to deliver proper solutions.
- Leads the overall visual design, usability and accessibility of the product. Provides expertise and leads the project team through applicable design patterns, screen layout decisions, and usability testing.
- Serves as an advocate for the end user of the product, consistently working to improve the overall design and usability of the delivered product, as the budget allows.
- Creates sketches, wireframes, and mockups of user interface screens according to the requirements/user stories that adhere to applications and Site Standards as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
- Creates high-fidelity functioning prototypes when applicable/feasible.
- Reviews wireframes with the Business Analyst for business requirements and with Technical Lead for technical feasibility before presenting wireframe solutions to the business.
- Provides resources (checklist and toolsets) to assist the development team regarding UI/UX best practices, established coding standards, and ADA vulnerability remediation.
- Ensures conformance to the Applications and Site Standards.
- Performs accessibility testing to ensure conformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
- Creates and facilitates usability tests with the intended users of the product and iterates screen designs accordingly.
- Actively advises developers on accessibility requirements and vulnerability remediation.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in user interface (UI) design
- 3-5 years of experience conducting user research
- Degree or certification in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, or a related field
- Portfolio submission required to demonstrate design skills and project experience
- 2-3 professional references required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing in alignment with established design standards
- Knowledge of WCAG guidelines and experience designing for accessibility
- Experience conducting usability testing
- Experience performing accessibility (ADA) testing
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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