Description

Vector Solutions serves everyday heroes by delivering intelligent software solutions that empower them to make safer, smarter, better decisions. We believe passionately in providing critical knowledge, when, where, and how they need it. Everything we do - from learning to workforce management to risk reduction and beyond - is done to elevate the safety and success of our clients and the communities they serve. Join our mission.

The User Experience Designer has the overall responsibility for creating awesome experiences while embracing a user-centered design mindset. This person will be responsible for collaborating in a diverse team environment to create efficient, elegant, and usable solutions. This person should feel comfortable in a consulting role; facilitating interactions with both internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand our users - Plan, conduct, and share user/usability research to support initiatives in a rapid, iterative manner 
• Design awesome experiences - from low fidelity wireframes to high fidelity prototypes; articulating the vision of the user experience by telling the story from start to finish
• Participate in cross-functional teams to translate business needs and requirements into compelling user experiences
• Create accessible designs that meet WCAG AA requirements.
• Assist in the evolution, and adoption of the Vector Design System
• Grow the UX maturity at Vector Lead cross-functional teams to translate business needs and requirements into compelling user experiences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a design role, providing design deliverables that others use to deliver a product
• Demonstrated experience documenting a user journey to enable teams to understand how the proposed solution will make user’s lives better
• Collaborator that thrives in a social atmosphere and actively contributes to improving processes, workflows, and communication
• Quick thinker that can be decisive and move forward.
• Interested in learning more about how to build a UX practice and UX maturity within an organization
• Positive attitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required 

• Bachelor's Degree in User Experience related field (e.g., HCI). Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of designing awesome user experiences.
• Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Axure, Invision, etc.).Master’s Degree in User Experience related field (e.g., HCI).

 Why you will love working at Vector Solutions:

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment (ditch the suit & tie)
• Comprehensive, quality benefits package effective first of the month following your date of hire
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Generous referral incentive program
• Company social events
• Philanthropic opportunities

 Vector Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. diversity of every kind.