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Exciting Opportunity: Unleash Your Creativity as a UI/UX Designer

Are you a talented UI/UX designer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team and make a real impact on the digital experiences we deliver.

Responsibilities:

Conduct user research to understand customer needs, behaviors, and pain points for both authenticated and non-authenticated user journeys
Analyze user data and feedback to inform design decisions and identify areas for improvement
Create user personas, journey maps, and scenarios based on research insights
Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for digital products that align with product features, interactions, and user stories, as well as brand and UX standards, patterns, and components
Develop wireframes, mockups, interaction flows, and interactive prototypes to communicate and specify design concepts
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure a cohesive and consistent visual and interactive experience
Contribute to and evolve the design system as necessary to deliver design specifications
Work closely with product managers, developers, QA, and other stakeholders to continuously refine requirements and deliver features
Actively participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines
Offer UX guidance and expertise throughout the development process to meet defined acceptance criteria
Support and engage in client-led usability testing sessions to validate design concepts and uncover potential issues
Analyze usability test results and provide recommendations for design improvements
Contribute to QA reviews and testing to ensure the final product delivers an exceptional user experience

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in UX and UI design, preferably within a digital product development environment
A strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI design projects, user research, wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing results
Proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Sketch, Miro, and Mural
Solid understanding of design thinking and lean UX principles
Significant experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with responsive design and accessibility best practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively
An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple projects at once
Experience with authenticated and non-authenticated user experience design
Familiarity with Financial Services products, experiences, and industry standards
Knowledge of analytics tools and measurement strategies
Understanding of front-end technologies and relevant platforms
Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field preferred

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and let's discuss how you can contribute to our exciting projects!

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $38 - $44 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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