Contract UX Designer (Evergreen)

Blue State • Oakland, CA

15h • Remote

About The Position

Blue State, a creative strategy and tech agency, seeks a remote freelance UX designer and strategist. Applicants should have experience conducting user research and designing innovative, elegant experiences that meet user needs and drive measurable results. We’re looking for creative thinkers who are excited by the opportunity to solve complex problems for clients and who can present solutions clearly and articulately.

Requirements

• 3+ years prior work experience in a related role
• A portfolio exhibiting your UX strategy and design experience and showcases wireframes and sitemaps
• Experience leading usability testing
• Experience with and genuine love of the intricacies of web as platform for delivering unique and intuitive experiences
• Methodical, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Self-starting and flexible; with an ability to work independently
• The ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and a commitment to constant iteration and improvement
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with content strategy a big plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, information architecture and user experience design for websites, from kickoff to user research and through the development of sitemap, wireframes and/or prototypes.
• Lead collaborative workshops and co-design activities to iterate with clients and users, quickly arriving at design solutions
• Contribute to discovery phases through competitive analysis, content and site audits, and qualitative and quantitative user research.
• Structure and execute user-centered research, including user interviews, usability testing, survey creation and analyses, card sorting, and tree testing.
• Synthesize and present research findings through user personas, user journeys, experience maps, and feature requirements documentation
• Create innovative and intuitive design frameworks articulated through wireframes, sitemaps, and clickable prototypes.
• Work closely with visual designers, strategists, product managers, and developers throughout the design process, from concept to launch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed