UI/UX Engineer/Designer I

Description

Expected Starting Salary Range: 30.91 - 38.92
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: The UI/UX Engineer/Designer evaluates and designs visuals and interaction flows for software platforms and provides support to application software development. The ideal candidate will have entry-level experience or equivalent training in researching, prototyping, and implementing designs for a variety of digital products and tools. The UI/UX Engineer will work collaboratively with clients and developers to create an excellent product that intuitively meets the needs of the end-user.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Entry-level experience or equivalent training as a UX designer or other similar role
• Portfolio of UX design projects that demonstrate problem-solving aptitude
• Familiarity with interaction design, information architecture,  responsive design, and cross-platform design strategies
• Training in design software (Creative Cloud, InVision, Figma, Sketch, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in UX, Design, Computer Science, or other related field or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity working within an Agile environment preferred
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Angular, or React preferred but not required

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct concept and usability testing
• Create personas through user research and data gathering
• Define and evaluate successful interaction models
• Develop wireframes and prototypes
• Adhere and contribute to style guides and other branding guidelines
• Solve problems creatively and collaboratively
• Communicate design ideas to developers and clients
• Keep up-to-date on latest design tools, software, and trends
• Evaluate and test software usability

·Requirements Gathering

Prepare detailed user stories and activity diagrams to illustrate the customer needs. Collaborate with customers to obtain and analyze project specifications. Propose a viable overall design approach by analyzing the possible courses of action and associated impacts.

·Support

Ensure outstanding end-user support is provided, including ongoing monitoring of Service Level Agreements for incident management and collaboration with other areas to ensure customer-centered incident management and support.

·Education

Develop knowledge and professional skills through cross-training, literature and attendance at department meetings and vendor education. Develop training objectives. Prepare oral and written presentations. Develop expertise in several Cincinnati Children's computer-based systems.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:- Bachelor's degree in a related field OR unrelated bachelor’s degree with a UI/UX bootcamp

- 0-2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

Job

Information Technology

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Vernon Place

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Department IS Digital Strategy

Employee Status

Regular

FTE 1.0

Weekly Hours 40

Salary Range

30.91-46.94

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