Sr. UX App Designer

American Airlines•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

One of Airetel Staffing's valued clients is looking for a Sr. UX App Designer located in Fort Worth, Tx. This role involves working with a cross-functional team using agile methodology to define user stories and UX deliverables, influencing decisions based on UX best practices, and collaborating with developers to find effective implementation solutions. The designer will also be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting feedback, managing changes to deliverables, and clearly presenting work to stakeholders by citing best practices, research data, or business requirements. Key responsibilities include designing the visual style, interface, and interaction flow of applications, developing conceptual diagrams, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, and creating and maintaining detailed specifications and design patterns. The role also encompasses information architecture, including gathering and translating rules into UX systems, preparing and distributing UX documentation, and advocating for the user. UX research activities involve creating research strategies, developing usability test plans, and using various research techniques to determine ease-of-use and comprehension. Project management duties include providing timely status reporting and managing communications with stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Visual Design, Library Sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent experience or training
3+ years of experience as a UX practitioner with a background in user experience design, interaction design or similar
Strong skills in modern design and prototyping tools (Axure, Sketch, Zeplin, Flinto, Adobe CC)
Experience working closely with developers from inception through implementation in an agile environment
Advanced analytical skills dealing with complex data problems and implementing sustainable solutions
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, product lines, roles, geographical and time zone boundaries
Knowledge and proficiency using remote unmoderated testing tools and moderated testing devices and platforms
In-depth understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and a solid grasp of trends in web and app design
Strong organizational skills and the ability to label, classify and intelligently build flows and wireframes for complex computer applications are a plus
Experience rapidly iterating designs to conduct user testing and to deliver to development teams
Experience in responsive, adaptive and accessible designs
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with non-technical users
A portfolio and LinkedIn must be on the candidate's resume

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Visual Design, Library Sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent experience or training
5+ years of experience as a UX practitioner with a background in user experience design, interaction design or similar
Experience with Native IOS & Android

Responsibilities

Work with a cross-functional team using agile methodology to define user stories and UX deliverables
Influence design and product owner decisions based on UX best practices, design principles and research
Collaborate with developers to find the most effective, expedient and efficient way to implement solutions
Collect, analyze, present and action feedback and manage changes to deliverables
Present work in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders (be able to explain design recommendations by citing best practices, research data or business requirements)
Design the visual style, interface and interaction flow of applications and experiences
Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups and prototypes
Develop and maintain detailed specifications and design patterns
Gather and translate rules and assets into UX systems, programs and enterprise solutions
Prepare, manage, update and distribute UX documentation (navigational flows, wire frames, mock-ups, use cases, task flows prototypes, content, system errors, etc.)
Advocate for the user and collaborate with business owners to develop features and flows that align with the user's needs
Create research strategies based on project KPIs and develop usability test plans, scripts and scenarios for prototypes. Regularly formulate and test hypotheses during design iterations.
Use research techniques (heuristic reviews, user interviews, remote unmoderated and in-person testing) to determine ease-of-use and comprehension of designs and ideas
Design, recruit / schedule and moderate usability studies and user interviews
Provide timely status reporting (including work left to do, issues, risks) on all projects
Manage all communications necessary to get the project done including negotiating with key stakeholders