Company DescriptionCompany Name: AKAR venturesLocation: Boston, MAJob Type: Full-timeJob Title: UX DesignerJob DescriptionResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver high quality mockups, low and high-fidelity prototypes and final production visuals for various platforms (web, mobile, application).Demonstrate conceptual thinking, pixel perfect design and flawless delivery while meeting brand requirements.Collaborate with CEO to establish a design strategy for every design challenge.Concept several ideas with the ability to objectively filter and evolve the best ideas and drive the project through execution.Manage multiple problem-solving tasks with little supervision.Lead ideation sessions/design studios, design walkthroughs with development and other stakeholders.Lead UX in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including product ideation and definition, design, user research and usability testing.Present objectives, design approach, and creative solutions to stakeholders in an articulate and persuasive manner.Collaborate with developers in a SCRUM environment on a day-to-day basis. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Design (e.g. interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will be considered. High school diploma required.Minimum 3 years of progressing experience in the field of UX.Experience in concept ideation, design strategy, prototyping and crafting the visual interface.Mastery of UX design and prototyping toolset (Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch, Axure, Invision, Balsamiq, etc.) Bonus for experience in motion design or front-end coding.Fluency in best practices for mobile and web-based UX and responsible design, with a deep and broad knowledge of usability principles and techniques. Experience with an agile development environment. Date Posted: July 5th, 2018Valid through: August 30th, 2018Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.