Designit

Experience Designer

Americas

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Design, BiotechnologyIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: 4-week contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an Experience Designer to join our team and contribute to the creation of digital products. You will partner closely with Design Leads, Product Managers, Developers, and UX Researchers to create high-quality UX deliverables and design digital products/experiences that help our clients accomplish their most challenging goals. We are looking for a champion of great design and the end users.

Responsibilities

  • Actively collaborate with Design Leads, Product Managers, User Researchers, QA Specialists, Content Strategists, and other cross-functional stakeholders to understand business objectives, needs, and constraints.
  • Collaborate with Data Sciences and User Researchers to provide insights to the broader product development team.
  • Work with the Design Lead to identify opportunities to improve the user experience and create new concepts.
  • Use strong storytelling and presentation skills to communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of human-centered design process throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Solve problems using Design Thinking and available UX Methodologies, pushing beyond the status quo.
  • Balance user needs, technology constraints, brand values, and product KPIs.
  • Create high-quality UX deliverables/assets, including annotated wireframes, storyboards, mockups, high-fidelity prototypes, and production-ready final assets.
  • Leverage and champion the design system and style guide for a holistic and consistent experience.
  • Use data to inform design decisions and identify opportunities to test assumptions.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience designing mobile products/experiences in an agile development environment.
  • Experience working with design systems and style guides.
  • A portfolio showcasing modern design work and the ability to design mobile-first digital products/experiences.
  • Knowledge of Figma and other design tools for prototyping.
  • Familiarity with JIRA for partnering with developers.
  • Understanding of current web technology capabilities and cross-device considerations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Information Architecture, HCI, or equivalent project/portfolio experience.
  • A design thinking mindset and comprehension of human-centered design principles.
  • Ability to break down complex problems into intuitive, accessible, inclusive, user-centric, and data-driven experiences.
  • Experience crafting digital products/experiences through a deep understanding of user research, interaction design, and prototyping.
  • Ability to work in an agile development environment with cross-functional partners.
  • Ability to advocate for the design process while balancing product requirements and technical capabilities.

Company Information

We are Analysts, Creators, Designers, Doers, Dreamers, Explorers, Leaders, Learners, Renegades, Seekers, Strategists, and Visionaries who believe we are better together.

We are a global organization that:

  • Embraces work-life balance, prioritizing employee well-being.
  • Promotes a culture of learning and advocacy, valuing diversity to strengthen our impact.
  • Encourages innovation and experimentation.
  • Understands the importance of adaptability in the face of change.
  • Emphasizes and rewards...

Skills

UX Design
Product Design
User Research
Design Thinking
Storytelling
Presentation Skills
Human-Centered Design
UX Deliverables
Data Science Collaboration
Cross-functional Collaboration

Designit

Consultancy for strategic and behavioral design

About Designit

Designit uses design to improve various aspects of life, work, and play by providing consultancy services that emphasize design thinking. They focus on strategic design, user experience, and behavioral design for businesses and individuals looking to integrate effective design solutions. Unlike competitors, Designit promotes sustainable and ethical design practices and encourages thinking about multiple potential futures. Their goal is to drive change and innovation through design, helping clients recognize its transformative power.

Copenhagen, DenmarkHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Social Impact, DesignIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance
FSAs
Discounts on pet insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Remote work flexibility

Risks

Intense competition may erode Designit's market share.
Rapid technological changes could outpace Designit's adaptation capabilities.
Economic downturns might reduce client budgets for consultancy services.

Differentiation

Designit excels in strategic design and innovation with a global presence.
The firm emphasizes sustainable and ethical design practices, appealing to eco-conscious clients.
Designit integrates design thinking to solve complex problems, enhancing client operations.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital transformation boosts Designit's consultancy services.
Rising interest in sustainable design aligns with Designit's ethical practices.
Increased focus on user experience design enhances Designit's market relevance.

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