UI/UX Designer

Description

· Proficiency in laying out Web design

· Must be able to comfortably utilize the Adobe suite (Photoshop, In Design, etc.)

· Understanding of the distinction between wireframes and visual design

· Experience creating wireframes

· Strong proficiency working on a Windows operating system (cannot be comfortable only on Mac/Apple OS)

· Prototyping experience (tools such as Justinmind, Axure, Invision and experience preferred in making more than just linear, hot-spot driven prototypes)

· Create engaging and effective visual design solutions for web, desktop, mobile, and tablet application interfaces, achieving business goals

· Ability to create compelling visual designs while working within the established styles and standards

· Closely collaborate with Technology and Business teams to solve for complex issues, like interaction models and data visualization

· Generate multiple visual design concepts that meet product requirements, clearly articulate the relative merits of each concept, and make considered recommendations for which would best meet the project goal

· Create and organize production assets

· Strong design communication, presentation and negotiation skills

· Strong visual design or interaction design portfolio of recent web, mobile, tablet, and software design projects

Common skills required

· Must be able to work comfortably on a PC only

· Agile (scrum) experience is a huge plus

· Previous large company experience is a huge plus

· Brokerage/banking experience is a plus, but not required

· Collaborative attitude – We are a very low-ego group that work to create artifacts together, not as individuals

· Ability to quickly understand concepts and contribute value

· Ability to effectively take direction and work somewhat autonomously while staying on task

· Strong conceptual skills (i.e., deciphering whiteboard diagrams and pencil sketches)

· Comfortable with frequent iteration to designs based on feedback from users and business partners

· A continued curiosity in subjects related to design and technology

· Ability to work effectively with partners located remotely via email and phone

· Need a basic understanding of front-end development (HTML & CSS) which would enable a cleaner collaboration with our IT development partners

For more information, please contact

Meher Prerana 973.507.7510