Jr. UX Designer

webfx.com•Harrisburg, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level role where training is provided on all core platforms, tools, and technologies. The position involves leading the UX process and workflow, collaborating with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs, producing high-quality creative solutions, creating user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, planning and leading design sessions, contributing to the design system, partnering with UI developers, UX researchers, and UX writers, advocating for the user, and influencing the product roadmap at both detailed and strategic levels.

Requirements

A Bachelorâ€™s Degree in graphic design, web design, UX, or related fields.
GPA above 3.4
A portfolio showcasing excellent graphic design work, with a premium on web design and/or UX work.
An excellent design eye and a thorough understanding of how to apply design fundamentals such as Typography, Hierarchy, Layout, etc.
Outstanding skills in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
Knowledge of web design/UX best practices
Knowledge of responsive design best practices
Understanding of how to use design artifacts to effectively build alignment, communicate ideas, and deliver an experience

Nice To Haves

HTML/CSS coding experience
Experience in creating end-to-end UX processes and workflows, including user journeys, task analysis, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, and evaluative research methods
Experience in Saas product design
Passion for UX and web design, including spending free time designing and learning new technologies
Passion for typography and color theory
High level of design skill and technical proficiency
Energized by designing memorable and effective experiences online
Ability to take direction well, but also take initiative and make decisions
Problem-solver with a can-do mindset
Customer-focused approach
Professional, dependable, and independent worker with a solid work ethic
Self-motivated, thrives on challenges, and enjoys getting things done
Eye for detail and dedication to high-quality work
Exceptional level of follow-through
Excellent time/project management skills
Works with a sense of urgency and can consistently meet deadlines
Outstanding communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Lifelong learner who loves to grow and stretch outside of their comfort zone, and is always looking to improve skills

Responsibilities

Lead the UX process and workflow, and work closely with a cross-functional team to build and ship designs.
Produce high-quality creative solutions to complex problems based on research and goals.
Create clear user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user interfaces.
Plan and lead design sessions to generate ideas or feedback.
Work from and contribute to our existing design system and UI pattern library.
Partner closely with UI developers on a day-to-day basis to create designs.
Partner with UX researchers to write, facilitate, and analyze user research.
Partner with UX writers to ensure all UI copy meets standards
Advocate for the user in projects.
Work at both a detailed design level and a strategic level to influence the product roadmap

Benefits

Excellent health benefits
401(k) matching
Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am
Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching
100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4%
Generous PTO
New parent support (and paw-ternity leave!)
Tech and Equipment provided - every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund
24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account
Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals
Charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities
Home buyer program
Profit sharing
Green commute benefits