UX Designer 1

Job DescriptionPosition Title: UX Designer 1 Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a UX Designer 1 with our client located in Redmond, WA. This is a remote role. Job Description: The main function of a UX/UI Developer is to develop, create, and modify user interfaces through and understanding of end-user needs. Job Responsibilities:

• Engages with the business development team and/or customer early on to seek a deeper appreciation of the customers’ business problem/goals.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications
• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of the team is to design user experiences for the software portal, specifically focusing on the quota space.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to creating user experiences for the software portal, gathering feature requirements, designing in Figma, and collaborating with user researchers
• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of the following:

• 30% Meeting Time (ex: Team meetings, meeting with stakeholders to discuss feature requirements, hosting design reviews with stakeholders)
• 50% Designing (ex: Working in Figma / FIgjam to create mocks)
• 20% Heads down (ex: Reviewing feature specs from the stakeholders, learning about the domain areas, reviewing feedback and addressing them).

Job Qualifications:

• Must Have 2 years of experience with creating UX designs in Figma.
• Must Have 2 years of experience with collaborating with product owners and engineers.
• Must Have 2 years of experience with interaction designs, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• Having an Interaction design major is a plus.
• 2 overall years of experience in the field.
• The ideal resume would contain a portfolio with at least 3 projects available for review.
• Real-life working experience collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and UX Researchers. Specifically, UX work; web design, with less emphasis on mobile, and designing for complex enterprise scenarios.
• Experience in software design and development
• Experience in professional UI development
• Experience with data-driven UI development
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Interaction Designs + Information architecture
• Skill in organizing and structuring content for intuitive navigation and usability.
• Experience creating sitemaps, user flows, and interaction models.
• Knowledge of usability heuristics and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Prototyping and wireframing
• Proficiency in creating low-fidelity wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes to visualize and test ideas.
• Expertise in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD.
• Understanding of interaction design principles to ensure smooth us
• Visual Design
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and design principles.
• Ability to create visually appealing designs that align with a product's design guidelines.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Remote
• Pay Range: $33.50/hr. to $39/hr.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.