Contract UX Designer

• Lead the strategy, information architecture and user experience design for websites, from kickoff to user research and through the development of sitemap, wireframes and/or prototypes
• Participate in collaborative workshops and co-design activities to iterate with clients and users, quickly arriving at design solutions
• Lead discovery activities, including competitive analysis, content and site audits, and qualitative and quantitative user research
• Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey creation and analyses, card sorting and tree testing
• Synthesize and present research findings through user personas, user journeys, experience maps, and feature requirements documentation
• Create innovative and intuitive design frameworks articulated through wireframes, sitemaps, and clickable prototypes
• Work closely with visual designers, strategists, product managers, and developers throughout the design process, from concept to launch

• 3+ years prior work experience in a related role
• A portfolio exhibiting your UX strategy and design skills
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to express abstract concepts in concrete ways
• Methodical, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Self-starting and flexible
• with an ability to work independently
• The ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and a commitment to constant iteration and improvement

Experience with content strategy, web development, data visualization, visual design, usability testing, content creation, SEO, web analytics, or social media