Junior UX Designer at Dexian

Job Summary:

Dexian is seeking a Junior UX Designer for an opportunity with a client located in Hamilton Township, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Interaction Design: Work iteratively with business and project management to develop effective interactive design solutions that meet requirements to enhance user satisfaction and promote ease of use. Focus on creating seamless and efficient user journeys
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Working with BAs and business leads to create detailed wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using Figma. Ensure designs are aligned with user needs as well as business goals in the form of written requirements
• Visual Design: Apply visual design principles to create usable and cohesive user interfaces across various platforms for different user groups. Ensure consistency in design elements that adhere to design system and brand guidelines
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, business analysts and leads, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of requirements and the successful implementation of design solutions
• Agile Methodology: Participate in Agile processes and contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos and retrospectives. Adapt designs quickly based on feedback, changing requirements and business priorities
• User Research: Be familiar with user research best practices to understand and validate user needs, behaviors, and pain points to update designs based upon user feedback
• Design System & Documentation: Experience curating, updating and evolving (Figma-based) design system and style and development guides
• Presentation Ability: Experience making effective, impactful and concise presentations to team members, stakeholders and executives
• Development Team Collaboration: Experience working with development and QA teams before, during and after delivery of design stories and artifacts to ensure the accurate and effective implementation and release of approved UI
• Kanban Board: Experience effectively tracking and contributing design stories in DevOps (or similar). Collaborate with the team to help move stories from requirements through design, approval and into development with a minimum of missed requirements, rework or delay
• Voice of the User: Be an outspoken advocate for the team's design decisions and the UX process. Be willing to push back against poor design direction and resist serving as a design "order taker." And, most importantly, be willing to enthusiastically represent the "voice of the user" to teammates, partners and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a UX Designer in a fast-paced, collaborative, Agile environment
• Minimum of 2 years design within the financial services industry
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Figma is required. Proficiency with modern digital design practices and tools is highly recommended
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Design or Human-Computer Interaction, or commensurate experience and demonstratable skill set
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX design projects, including wireframes, prototypes, and final designs
• Communication Skills: Posses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to team members and stakeholders
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think critically and provide creative solutions to complex design challenges
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute positively to team dynamics
• Hybrid Workplace Availability: Candidates are required to be present to conduct in-office collaboration 3-4 days a week (standard working week/hours in Hamilton NJ office)
  

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.