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UI/UX Designer

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Description

Auction Edge is the automotive remarketing industry’s leading provider of technology and services to independent auctions, dealers, and corporate remarketers. With 230 independent auction customers and millions of cars processed per year, Auction Edge is uniquely positioned to serve the competitive needs of the independent auction community. To learn more, visit www.auctionedge.com.

We are seeking a seasoned UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team as a full time hybrid employee in our Franklin, TN office. As a UI/UX Designer you will be working closely with Product Owners, Senior Leadership and stakeholders to provide UX expertise and UI designs that communicate and achieve a shared vision. Part of your job will be developing and testing those UX concepts with real users, folding feedback into iterative improvements, implementing and understanding analytic tools as well as other product and user research tools. You’ll also collaborate closely with dev teams in the hand-off of design assets, understanding of technical limitations, creative brainstorming and problem solving together.

Responsibilities

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
Consistent collaboration with business stakeholders, end users, product owners, and developers.
Prepare and present ideas to internal teams and key stakeholders.
Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, widgets, page navigation, etc.
Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look.
Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
Develop, implement, conduct and analyze data from experiments and analytic tools to make data driven decisions and propose new ideas
Maintain and adhere to style guidelines to be implemented across products for consistency.
Design new features within the context of an established product.
Redesign existing product UI and solve challenges with problematic features within a product.
Conduct usability tests with our current products, and present findings to Product Owners to prioritize suggested improvements.
Measure goals and improve designs using metrics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc).
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BS/BA in User Experience/User Interface Design, Computer Science, or relevant degree. Masters degree is a plus.
2+ years proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
Portfolio of design projects.
Up-to-date knowledge of and experience with design tools (i.e. Figma or similar).
Good working knowledge of Google Analytics and tracking user journeys
Familiarity with UI analysis tools such as HotJar
Experience with data driven decision making
Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Good time-management skills.
Experience working with remote teammates.
Drive to think about the “why” behind users’ behaviors, and a push to gain understanding of users’ motivations (varying user personas).
Ability to think about the way information architecture, narrative elements, color, layout, type, and animations guide a user in an app; with interest in how to use that understanding to improve people’s lives, while achieving business goals.
Ability and eagerness to travel to spend time with users and stakeholders, generally around 10% of the time but at some points could be up to 25% of the time.
Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus.
Experience in the auto auction or remarketing industry is a plus.

Auction Edge Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
401k Retirement Plan
20 days of accrued PTO as well as 12 Flex Days per year ( Flex is one three-day weekend per month)
8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 paid volunteer day per year
Up to $100 Monthly Wellbeing Reimbursement Program (gym membership, personal training, massage therapy, therapy apps, and many other options)
Education Reimbursement Program up to $4,000 per 12-month period
Focus Fridays

Auction Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and supports diversity in the workplace.

Relocation reimbursement offered for individuals relocating anywhere within 60 miles of our Franklin, TN office.

Unfortunately at this time, Auction Edge is not able to provide Visa sponsorship.

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What You Should Know About UI/UX Designer, Auction Edge

At Auction Edge, we’re on the lookout for a talented UI/UX Designer to join our innovative team in Franklin, Tennessee. Known as the premier provider of technology and services for the automotive remarketing industry, we partner with independent auctions, dealers, and corporate remarketers to enhance their business strategies. As a UI/UX Designer, you won’t just be creating stunning designs; you’ll be collaborating closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to bring a shared vision to life. Your role will involve gathering user requirements, conducting usability tests, and iterating on designs based on real user feedback. Whether you’re creating wireframes or engaging in creative brainstorming sessions with our dev teams, your impact will be felt across our range of products. You’ll need to be comfortable using analytic tools to assess user journeys and making data-driven decisions that drive improvement. If you have at least 2 years of experience in UI/UX design, a solid portfolio, and a keenness for understanding user behaviors, we’d love for you to bring your unique perspective to our team. Here at Auction Edge, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative spirit and providing an environment where your creativity can flourish. With great benefits and an opportunity to make a real difference in the industry, this is a job you’ll love coming to every day. Come help us reshape user experiences in automotive remarketing and guide us in achieving our vision for the future!

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What are the responsibilities of a UI/UX Designer at Auction Edge?

As a UI/UX Designer at Auction Edge, you will be tasked with gathering user requirements, collaborating with product managers and engineers, and conducting usability tests. You'll illustrate design ideas, prepare mockups and prototypes, and ensure they align with user feedback. A critical part of your role is to develop data-driven solutions to enhance user experience and drive business goals.