UX Designer Job at Korn Ferry in Holmdel

As a UX Designer at Korn Ferry, your primary responsibilities will include working closely with product and engineering teams to develop and enhance user experiences. You'll research target user groups and analyze their needs, create intuitive designs, conduct usability tests, and iterate based on user feedback. This role also demands collaboration with UI Engineers to translate vision into practical designs.

To qualify for the UX Designer role at Korn Ferry, you should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in user experience design, particularly for cross-platform mobile products in Agile environments. Familiarity with tools like Balsamiq, Figma, and Jira is essential, and experience in the gaming industry is a plus. You should also possess strong presentation skills to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

User feedback is crucial for a UX Designer at Korn Ferry. You'll be tasked with reviewing and analyzing user input to refine user experiences, identify defects, and clarify features. Gathering and integrating this feedback ensures that the final product not only meets user needs but also enhances usability and adoption.

In your role as a UX Designer at Korn Ferry, you'll primarily use industry-standard UX tools such as Figma and Balsamiq for designing user interfaces and creating high-quality mockups. You'll also work with Jira for project management and story creation, ensuring smooth collaboration within Agile teams.

The UX Designer role at Korn Ferry is unique due to the company's commitment to fostering innovative user experiences across diverse platforms. You'll not only be designing interfaces but also engaging with cutting-edge market research and competition analysis, allowing you to drive visionary experiences that set our products apart.

When approaching user research, I start by identifying the target audience and their needs. I utilize surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather data, which helps shape my design decisions. I ensure to analyze feedback thoroughly to understand the user's perspective.

In a previous project, I encountered disagreements between stakeholders regarding design direction. I facilitated a series of discussions to clarify goals and gathered user feedback to drive consensus, ultimately leading to a solution that aligned with user needs and stakeholder expectations.

I prioritize accessibility by following established guidelines such as WCAG. This includes using appropriate contrast ratios, ensuring keyboard navigability, and designing for screen readers. I also conduct usability tests with diverse user groups to gather feedback on accessibility aspects.

I start with defining clear objectives based on what I want to test. Then, I recruit users who represent my target audience. During the testing sessions, I observe their interactions and gather qualitative feedback, which I then analyze to identify areas for improvement.

I stay updated with UX design trends by following influential blogs, attending webinars, and engaging in design communities. Networking with other professionals and participating in workshops helps me gain insights into emerging practices and innovative tools.

I have extensive experience working in Agile environments where I collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on designs rapidly. Regular stand-ups and sprint reviews allow me to align my work with team goals and make adjustments based on feedback and changing requirements.

I prioritize features based on user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. I utilize user personas and journey maps to assess which features will provide the most value and help streamline the design process to enhance user satisfaction.

To align my designs with business objectives, I start by understanding the company’s goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). I work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the user experience not only fulfills user needs but also supports the overarching business strategy.

In one project, I redesigned a mobile application that led to a 30% increase in user engagement. I conducted user research to identify pain points, iterated on designs, and ran multiple rounds of usability tests. The positive feedback from users and increased engagement was a clear indicator of the project’s success.

I primarily use tools like Figma and Balsamiq for prototyping and wireframing. Figma allows for collaborative design and real-time feedback, making it easier to iterate. Balsamiq is great for low-fidelity wireframing, helping to communicate ideas quickly without getting bogged down in details.