User Experience Designer

Our roots lie in the utilization of Human Centered Design practice and its methods. Throughout years of typical HCD engagements in more traditional application and user experience domains, CG has evolved and adapted its techniques by creating a culture of research and customer perspective throughout our broader business engagements.

**Responsibilities:** - Help define design value by identifying user needs, actions, behaviors and emotions through research - Work closely with clients to develop scenarios, personas, storyboards and user journeys - Advocate design process during engagements with clients - Deliver end-to-end client solutions, balancing business goals and user needs - Facilitate client interaction by assisting in user research, user testing and consensus building among teams - Effectively communicate ideas, opportunities and detailed interactions to clients and team members - Apply best practices in design approaches and methods to deliver best-in-class experiences - Provide detailed wireframes, system diagrams, and key flows that explain the full experience detail of users - Work closely with development teams to ensure design delivery meets high quality standards - Ideal candidate may be willing to work sometimes outside of normal office hours to meet the client’s demands and deadline (Some travel may be required)

**Requirements:** - 4+ years of interaction experience in either agency or product related environments designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences - Experience conducting research using a wide variety of qualitative and user-centered design methods, including usability studies and field studies - Passionate about creating user-centered experiences - Proficiency in developing wireframes & site maps - Strong experience in with design specification tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision - Experience with one or more of the following tools Axure, Proto.io, Flinto, Balsamiq, OmniGraffle - Proven ability to articulate and present design decisions - Ability to work with a cross-functional team - Must be innovative and think outside of the box - BA/BS or MA/MS in Human Factor, Human Computer Interaction or related fields - All candidates must include a link to online portfolio, website or samples of work Salary is commensurate with the experience of the candidate. CG is an EEO.