POSITION SUMMARY: We need candidates willing to take banking to the next level in both a mobile and online capacity. Familiarity with structured data and clean simple design executions are key to achieve this. The core products candidates need to have are Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Any knowledge or experience with CSS would be an added benefit, but not required. We will be using CSS to deliver design styles and guides. The ideal candidate has developed apps for the Iphone and Droid. He or she will be developing multiple applications. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Recommends and develops comprehensive user experience (UX) research plans. • Analyzes the user experience by evaluating the applications end-to-end, driving for improved experiences • Assists in defining user experience goals and leads research process • Creates and applies user experience models, such as scenarios or personas, and guides the team in their use • Works with other researchers, designers, and project managers to drive understanding of end-to-end experiences and issues • Uses design practices, knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative methodologies when conducting user experience research • Quickly and effectively analyzes and presents data to influence product design and implementation • Delivers timely and accurate research insights and drives their integration into product work • Communicates UX research and benchmarking to team members, customers, and business partners 2) Develops and recommends UX design. • Influences team members and business partners, explaining the impact of designing/developing with the end user in mind • Collaborates with project teams to define the user experience strategy • Analyses and recommends the right approach and methodology based on the product, the channel, the audience, and the application requirements or workflow • Creates wireframes, prototypes and visual comps for testing to ensure design meets business objectives • Works with business partners and market researchers, designers, and program managers, in order to solve complex UX design problems and deliver results • Acts as subject matter expert for user insights and design inspiration • Recommends user experience improvement opportunities • Influences UX visual and interaction designs and ensures they remain engaging to the customer • Acts as stakeholder in user readiness development plans, aligning self-help and training with user experience goals 3) Assists with managing multiple projects under tight deadlines across a broad variety of product categories and audiences. • Proactively draws out user experience or design issues and successfully addresses those issues to ensure projects stay on track to meet interim project milestones, project time/scope/quality/funding expectations, and ultimately meet business objectives • Assists teams through the Development Lifecycle for multiple projects within various phases; ensuring that the IT deliverables meet design expectations • Performs as a project team member, owning UX deliverables 4) Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Solid understanding of UX principles and ability to apply them • Understanding of best practices for web-based content, tools, and forms • Knowledge of interaction design, visual design, and industry standards • Knowledge of user centered design processes and web best practices • Knowledge and experience with modern development standards, techniques and methodologies (e.g., HTML, XHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, etc.) • Demonstrated detail and organizational skills • Strong cross-group collaboration and persuasion skills • Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in a dynamic environment • Ability to learn and apply new technologies to usability and design challenges • Solid design communication skills • Strong presentation skills and attention to detail Desired: • BA in Design, User-Centered Design/Human-Computer Interaction, or similar field • Human Factors Institute Certified Analyst U.S citizens, green card holders and those authorized to work in the U.S are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1B candidates at this time.