UX Designer III

About the role

NISC is seeking a UX Designer 3 to join our design team. This role involves driving UX design for complex product areas, conducting user research, translating insights into design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading design critiques, and advocating for user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive UX design for complex product areas, solving advanced user experience challenges with minimal oversight.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and surveys; translate findings into clear design improvements.
• Define user flows, interaction models, and information architecture; create high-fidelity prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure UX vision and product strategy are aligned.
• Lead and participate in design critiques, offering constructive feedback and incorporating feedback from others.
• Contribute to and refine the design system to ensure product consistency and scalability.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles.
• Provide informal mentorship and feedback to junior designers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in UX design, with an emphasis on complex product design.
• Proficiency in AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Claude); experience with traditional design tools (Axure, Figma, Adobe XD) a plus but not required.
• Solid background in user research, usability testing, and analysis.
• Ability to organize content effectively for intuitive navigation and usability.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to communicate design rationale.
• Understanding of iterative design and Agile development practices.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, with ability to partner effectively with developers.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG compliance).
• Skilled in facilitating design critiques and heuristic reviews.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Development, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum: Equivalent practical experience.

Skills

• AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Claude)
• Traditional design tools (Axure, Figma, Adobe XD)
• User research, usability testing, and analysis
• Organizing content for intuitive navigation and usability
• Presentation and storytelling skills
• Iterative design and Agile development practices
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Accessibility best practices (WCAG compliance)
• Facilitating design critiques and heuristic reviews
• Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

NISC offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of working 3 days per week in the office and the ability to work up to all 5 days a week in the office, as needed.