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Senior UX Designer
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What they do
A User Interface or User Experience (UI / UX) Designer assists with technology design to make products easier for people to use. Determines user preferences and assesses the process that users follow to access product functions; develops and tests new design models, and incorporates findings in to improved product design. Researches the behavior of internet users and consumers, compiles information about the target audience for a site, and develops website layout, design and technology features that improve accessibility and value for users.
$78,764 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Use participatory design methods (e.g., paper prototyping, co-creation sessions, card sorting) to uncover vision, business models, assumptions, and implicit knowledge about user needs and behaviors
- Translate abstract problems into structured solution roadmaps by asking thoughtful, probing questions
- Capture insights from stakeholders and validate findings to ensure alignment and accuracy
- Conduct user research to understand user needs, mental models, and workflows
- Synthesize research findings and create clear visualizations that communicate key insights around user and customer behaviors
- Develop annotated wireframes and prototypes that effectively communicate user experience and application behavior
- Lead and influence cross-functional discussions on current UX initiatives and the broader
Industry Experience:
-- Experience in designing for the healthcare industry is highly desired
- Proven experience working in enterprise and complex environments Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of Agile and Lean UX methodologies
- Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, OmniGraffle)
- Ability to create concepts using sketching, brainstorming, and other generative techniques
- Experience with interactive and time-based prototyping tools (e.g., Hype, Keynote)
- Strong visual communication and storytelling skills Business Acumen
- Ability to connect industry trends to internal strategy and recommend actionable insights
- Solid understanding of design thinking principles and their business value
- Systems thinking mindset, with the ability to understand how components interact within larger organizational and technical systems Leadership
- Advocates for a collaborative, transparent, and data-informed decision-making process
- Effectively communicates UX concepts and rationale to cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrates empathy and awareness of cultural and organizational dynamics
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate customer perspectives, behaviors, and motivations
- Comfortable making informed decisions in ambiguous environments with incomplete information