User Experience Web Designer (C) (52816)

This position will be responsible for User Interface (UI) design and development within the web portal service team. This includes direct involvement in a number of initiatives as a UX/UI design resource. The candidate will be responsible for producing storyboards that document the user journey through the site or application. The role must also be capable of producing wireframes designs and translating these into working prototypes using HTML/CSS and Javascript. In addition, the candidate will be indirectly involved in other portal initiatives to provide design and user experience best practices and standards through design review processes. The candidate must have a solid understanding of various web technologies and have past experience in web development projects and related training.

Main Duties

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This role will have the following major duties and responsibilities:
* Work as a team player in a global development group serving as a lead user interface designer and developer
* Work closely with business users to understand the ui requirements and translate requirements into wireframes and storyboards
* Create UI visual designs with the ability to produce graphics (images, icons, logos, etc.) as necessary
* Develop working prototypes using HTML/CSS/JavaScript based on UI designs
* Direct involvement in development projects to produce storyboards, wireframes, design mock-ups, and working prototypes using HTML/CSS/JS
* Understand graphics optimization, browser compatibility, internationalization (i18N) and accessibility
* Provide cross-project design reviews to ensure best practices and standards are adopted throughout the portals
* Ability to present ideas and designs to stakeholders and adapt work based on reviews and direct feedback
* Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
* Self-motivated and capable of working in a dynamic global environment that demands multi-tasking
Ability to generate ideas and efficiently mock up proposals and orchestrate demos

Person Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
* B.S. degree in computer science or related field with emphasis on technology
* 5+years of experience in software development or related fields
* 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design and/or development

Preferred Qualifications:
* Working experience in financial industry
* Experience with storyboarding and prototyping
* Advanced experience with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (AJAX / JSON)
* Advanced experience using Adobe Photoshop and other graphical editing tools
* Proven delivery track record of user interface design and development projects
* Previous experience with mobile and tablet UI design patterns and practices is a plus
* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to influence senior management level project sponsors and stakeholders
* Willingness to learn new technologies & applications a must
* Exceptional attention to detail
* End-to-end lifecycle experience of systems development & implementation project
* Can do attitude with willingness to accept challenges and develop innovative approaches
* Ability to work with offshore delivery teams

Development background in an object-oriented language

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role please submit an updated resume,

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