User Experience (UX) Architect

Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them. Carefully managed growth and zero debt give Esri stability that is uncommon in today's volatile business world.

* Create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, and interactive prototypes * Create holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user requirements * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to present cohesive interaction, design, and user experience approaches to a non-design audience * Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of user centered design process * Ensure consistency between the various customer-facing platforms created by Esri * Work in partnership with business stakeholders, graphic designers, and developers to design end-to-end experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques * Act as a UX evangelist, ensuring others understand the value of UX activities and help develop and drive user experience strategy * Stay up to date with new technologies and trends in the web design space

**Requirements:** * Minimum of two years of related work experience in interaction design, user interface design, and user experience research * Demonstrated skill set in design, development, and/or research * Strong ability to create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, and interactive prototypes * Ability to create pixel-level mockups and/or clickable high fidelity prototypes based on an existing style guide using tools such as Balsamiq, Fireworks, or Photoshop * Demonstrated ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team to listen effectively, to respect others’ perspectives and contributions, and to offer and accept feedback openly * Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to quickly adapt the content to the audience * Organized, able to think beyond what is asked for, and able to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (even if it’s always sunny outside) * Bachelor’s in human factors, interaction design, psychology, or a related field **Recommended Qualidications** * Experience with internationalizing websites and mobile apps * Experience working in an agile product development environment * Experience working with cross-functional teams including business development, product management, and engineering * Familiarity with user interface guidelines and best practices for major platforms (iOS, Android, web) and an understanding of the limitations and tradeoffs of using various development technologies and standards (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, etc.) * Belief that all ideas are good (or at least worth considering)