UX Designer - job 4 of 5

Aquent has an EXCITING opportunity for a UX Designer in Sunnyvale, CA!This role is an on-site role. It is expected that you can work on-site 5 days/week. Please consider this when applying. Due to the urgency in filling this position, relocation is not an option.In addition to the on-site requirement, to be considered for this role, you MUST:Be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship of any kindBe able to showcase your work through case studies or an online portfolio.As a global team, we work very closely with internal and external teams for enterprise solutions. Team members are enthusiastic, friendly and supportive. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing, mentorship and high quality work. We’re excited to build and launch new solutions from the ground up together as one team. As a fast growing team, we are seeking a UX Designer to drive the vision, definition and design of enterprise software, and services across a range of devices.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:You will use business requirements as well as user and market research to assist in developing scenarios, use cases, and high-level requirements. On a daily basis, you will collaborate with a team of marketing experts, engineers, product managers, program managers, and executives. You will use a variety of methods, including wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, high-fidelity mockups and specifications to communicate design thinking to leadership, engineering and product partners at every phase of product development. You will be part of a customer-obsessed team, so over time is needed to accommodate customer’s working hours and collaborate with offshore engineering teams in Asia time friendly hours (after 5PM Pacific Time). As a reward, we will consider extension of the role and conversion to a full time employee based on your performance evaluation.This role is both challenging and rewarding. As a UX Designer on our team, you will have a significant impact on our business and drive the vision, definition and design of multitude of experiences. You will invent and deliver throughout the strategy, design, and development lifecycle to build customer-focused solutions at scale. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment. You must be able to lead projects forward in the face of ambiguity. From the beginning, you will play an integral role in defining problems, driving alignment around key customer experience outcomes, building workflows, building and testing low-fidelity prototypes, and designing delightful and highly-usable digital experiences. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in an open and collaborative peer environment. You must be able to lead projects and move forward in the face of complexity and ambiguity.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:3+ years of design experienceHave an available online portfolioExperience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, or similarExperience working with product managers and engineers to understand technical requirements and the ability to translate these into user experience requirements.Experience working end-to-end with product and developer partners: defining problems and customer experience outcomes, building work-flows and evaluating prototypes.Familiarity with Material UI (React) component libraries and experience adding to, maintaining, managing and scaling design systems.Experience building, testing and shipping digital products.Experience with agile development methodologies and experience iterating on your designs by gathering user/partner feedback.Experience prototyping user journeys using Figma, ProtoPie or similar tools.Systems and mobile application design experience.Strong presentation, storytelling and writing skills.Experience presenting design work to user experience teams, product and engineering teams, and executives for review and feedback.Working knowledge of the foundations of engineering principles and how design translates into code.HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, 2 – 4 YearsSketch, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator , 2 – 4 Years• Degree or Certification: Advanced degree nice to have – portfolio is more importantThe target hiring compensation range for this role is $48.88 to $54.31 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $48.88/hour to $54.31/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through AquentGymnasium.More information on our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits!Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thriveClient Description:Our client is a recognized global leader in kitchen and bath design in addition to manufacturing furniture, cabinetry, engines and generators. Just to name a few! Each of the products and services offered strive to enhance the quality of life for future generations to come through high quality design, craftsmanship and innovation. While the company leads in various areas, their words are reflected in their actions. From commiting to sustainability and being net zero by 2035 to providing clean water to surround communities–they are truly making a difference in the world!This client believes that each associate is a leader. Teams consist of future thinkers, problem solvers, dreamers (and doers) who don’t believe in the word “impossible”. The culture is another reflection of the company that thrives on challenging the “norm” and providing a safe and human-centered workplace where each person can thrive. There are so many opportunities to expand your skill set, create something fresh, and use your own background to develop our boldest ideas. With a global presence, this is a fantastic way to expand your portfolio and learn new skills from the other leaders at the company.Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome perks:Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits, and Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!FSA ProgramWeekly Direct DepositResume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You’ll be set-up for success!Free Continued Learning: https://thegymnasium.com/Compare our benefits to other agencies, here: https://aquent.com/find-work/talent-benefitsWho is AQUENT? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z-n8nfytuM