USA - Technical Consultant
Company: Apolis
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Replacement role for SHPGJP00006922
Max bill rate of ***/hr
TRUE TITLE: UI/UX/Product Designer
Hybrid- must be local. The onsite expectation is 1-2
times/month
Job description
We are interviewing for an experienced UI/UX Designer with
exceptional problem-solving abilities and solid design instincts
who can translate business needs into well-executed
customer-focused experiences for Takeda s Digital Workplace.
Our ideal candidate possesses a rich toolbox of Human-centered
Design practices required for delivering successful UI for
web-based applications and products, and understands design systems
and how they integrate with technology and content modeling. You
should have experience with design and prototyping tools such as
Figma and Axure. You will be working with talented people who are
forward-thinking and compassionate on projects that align with our
values of Patient, People, Planet.
We operate within a system of transparency and open communication
that accelerates progress and allows for a healthy work / life
balance.
The successful candidate will thrive working within agile,
cross-functional teams and proactively contribute subject matter
expertise.
Responsibilities
" Participate in all UI design stages from discovery to development
hand-off
" Lead the visual direction for our projects/products
" Create responsive human-centered experiences and designs informed
by business and brand requirements, content, and UX
recommendations
" Design for simplicity and user friendliness - help us turn
complex business logic into effective and aesthetically pleasing
user interfaces
" Work alongside UX on content organization and information
architecture for a website, app or digital product
" Prepare sitemaps, wireframes, moodboards, prototypes, and designs
to communicate interaction and design ideas
" Develop design systems in Figma which are componentized,
consistent, scalable, and accessible.
" Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members and
facilitate feedback / technical feasibility sessions of proposed
design approaches
" Present and contribute UI design expertise in client meetings and
communications
" Proactively and clearly communicate design risks and tradeoffs to
the team and client stakeholders
" Write tickets and documentation to support the implementation of
the design
" Contribute to the continual improvement and evolution of our
design processes
Requirements
" 2+ years experience in a UI Designer role or equivalent
delivering digital experiences and products (New college graduates
can be considered with portfolio experience)
" Significant and demonstrable experience in UI/Visual design
" Be passionate about composition, color theory, typography, grid
systems, responsive design, transitional interfaces, accessibility
standards, industry best practices, and all the other special
details that make websites and applications look and feel
great.
" Familiarity with the principles of human-centric design and
modern web accessibility standards
" Proficiency with tools of the trade (ie; Miro, Figma, Axure)
" Expertise in the development and creation of design systems,
reusable component libraries
" Excellent client-facing and internal communication and
presentation skills
" Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment
" Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop
approaches and solutions and scale deliverables accordingly
" Ability to accept and manage feedback and work within iterative
processes
" Ability to self-manage and prioritize work
" Ability to balance a variety of concurrent projects
" Attention to detail
Nice to Have
" Educational background in related disciplines
" Experience with graphic design and related collateral
" Experience designing for popular content management systems such
as SharePoint, Stackbit, Sanity.
" Familiarity with Front End Technologies
" Familiarity working in project management tools like
Jira/Confluence
" Optional front-end development skills such as HTML, CSS,
Javascript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Keywords: Apolis, Cambridge , USA - Technical Consultant, IT / Software / Systems , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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