UI/UX Designer

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a skilled UI/UX Designer to lead the creation of modern, intuitive user interfaces for a suite of internal applications. In a fast‑paced, agile environment, you will collaborate closely with business users, product managers, developers, and IT supervisors to translate complex business requirements into engaging, user‑centered designs. Your work will directly influence product strategy and drive continuous improvement across the organization’s digital portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and business users to gather UI requirements and translate them into clear design specifications.
• Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups that support complex business processes.
• Develop and maintain a reusable Design System library to ensure consistency across applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and data analysis to validate design decisions and iterate on concepts.
• Create seamless handoff documentation and collaborate with front‑end developers to implement designs.
• Ensure all UI/UX deliverables adhere to security standards, accessibility guidelines, and internal coding conventions.
• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies to align design work with development timelines.
• Advise product managers on design strategy and contribute to the product roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices in UI/UX design.
• Maintain a portfolio of completed projects and present design solutions during interviews and stakeholder meetings.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Hands‑on experience creating responsive, mobile‑first designs and building design systems.
• Solid understanding of interaction design principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• Basic knowledge of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate collaboration with developers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and version control systems (Git).
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• UX certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Human Factors International) are a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Design System Management: Storybook, Zeroheight, or equivalent.
• Front‑end: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React or Angular preferred).
• Collaboration & Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Slack.
• Version Control: Git.
• Accessibility & Testing: Axe, Lighthouse, UserTesting.com.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: September 14 2026 – June 30 2027 (approximately 9 months).
• Hybrid work model: Onsite presence required every third day at the Shipley building, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.
• Remaining days may be performed remotely, subject to project needs and team coordination.

Interview Process

The selection process begins with a 15‑minute Microsoft Teams screening interview, followed by a full onsite interview at the Shipley building. Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio of relevant work and may be required to complete a design exercise or prototype demonstration during the onsite interview.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States