Contract to Hire :: Jr. UX Designer

Company Description About Collabera... Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 Information Technology (IT) staffing firms in the U.S., with more than $525 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 12,000 professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia), and Europe (Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom). We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers. Not only are we committed to meeting and exceeding our customer’s needs, but also are committed to our employees’ satisfaction as well. We believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we make every effort to ensure their satisfaction throughout their tenure with Collabera. As a result of these efforts, we have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as the “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” for five consecutive years since 2012. Collabera has over 50 offices across the globe with a presence in ten countries and provides staff augmentation, managed services and direct placement services to global 2000 corporations. For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Visit www.collabera.com to learn more about our latest job openings. Awards and Recognitions --Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013) --Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US. Job Description Job Title : Jr. UX Designer Location : Van Buren Township, MI Duration : 12 months (Temp to Perm) Role summary: · The Junior UX Designer has a focus on Interaction Design, and responsibilities to drive the user experience strategy for the next-generation web and mobile solutions leveraging the Predix platform. · The candidate will work in a cross-functional and global team with users and stakeholders, and will contribute to the effective documentation and communication of design - via user analysis, workflows, wireframes, leveraging User Experience principles and methodologies. You will be a member of an integrated squad working together to deliver successful outcomes on the Client’s Predix platform Essential functions: · Conducts user research to understand user needs, mental models and working contexts · Asks questions appropriate to translating an abstract problem into a roadmap for identifying solutions. · Demonstrates the ability to extract and communicate how customer groups are thinking and feeling. · Synthesizes output of stakeholder research & creates visualizations that effectively summarize key insights related to user and customer needs and behaviors, product definition. · Creates annotated prototypes or wireframes of user interface designs that visually and textually communicate the behavior of a software application. · Executes in standard design & wireframing tools (Adobe InDesign, OmniGraffle, Sketch), hand drawing and visual communication, time-based and interactive prototyping tools (Axure, InVision). · Develops knowledge of business products, key processes, suppliers, customers and market/competitors. · Leads participatory design activities (e.g. paper prototype co-creation, card sorting) to understand vision, business model and assumptions and tacit knowledge about user needs and behaviors. Desired qualifications: · Experience with the Client’s Software Center of Excellence Px platform. · Lean/Six Sigma Certification. · Experience working in an AG software development environment · Has a portfolio demonstrating successful examples of conceptual designs, prototypes, and final visual assets used in commercialized products. · Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions in a matrix environment. · Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to diplomatically advocate for the appropriate support staffing levels. · Ideal candidate will also have experience presenting effectively to non-technical and executive audiences. · Strong analytical skills – strong problem solving skills, communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions; anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve. · Resourceful and quick learner; able to efficiently seek out, learn, & apply new areas of expertise as needed. · Highly self-motivated, able to work independently Qualifications Basic qualifications: · Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or Engineering (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of IS, IT, or Computer Science) · 1-3 years of experience in a usability role (research, visual, or interaction design · Strong understanding of AG/Lean UX methodologies · Strong Facilitation skills, leading in-person and remote teams in co-creation sessions, creating wireframes, workflows and prototypes. · Proven experience with Axure, Balsamiq, or other similar rapid prototyping tools. Additional Information To know more or discuss regarding this opportunity, please contact: Ujjwal Mane 973-805-7557 ujjwal.mane(at)collabera.com