UX Designer

Role: UX Designer Location: Richfield, MN Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Work samples and/or an online portfolio are required for submission. 5 or more years information architecture experience Intermediate wireframing skills with tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle, Sketch, or equivalent software Knowledge of user centered design, interaction design, information architecture, visual/graphic design and usability principles Experience working with website, tablet, and mobile interfaces Proven ability to formally present and articulate ideas effectively Effective problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities Be self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize, multi‐task and work independently Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills Basic understanding of HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Bootstrap / Responsive Design Experience working in a variety of project methodologies; agile, waterfall, iterative Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 accessibility design issues Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills Self-starter who remains current with web trends, usability and standards along with the tools and techniques for online experience development. 3 or more years of combined app & web design experience

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Design, Psychology, Digital Media Design, Communication, Marketing, Human Factors or equivalent work experience 2 or more years experience working in ecommerce or other large, multi-channel environment

What are the technologies and the depth of the technologies that a candidate must have in order to be successful in this role? Wireframing tools such as Axure, Omnigraffle, Sketch, Balsamiq, Visio (Exposure to one or more) – Advanced or Expert level Scrum/Agile environment – practical experience working desired Adobe Creative Suite – Advanced

What are the soft skills that you feel candidates must-have in order to be successful in this role? Effective communication Consultative skills Detail-oriented Natural learner Collaborative Accountable Driven and self-directed

Please provide three industries that would produce fitting candidates: Retail Financial services Start ups

If anyone might be interest, please share your resume at smalik(at)ayrglobal(dot)com or you can directly contact me at 630-444-7490