User Experience Designer
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Summary
As a User Experience Designer, you will be responsible for the discovery and design of experiences that simplify complex work. You'll be embedded in a fast-paced product team, collaborating closely with other designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers. You will utilize lean, user-centered design methods to gather insights about Workiva's users and transform them into innovative, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Designers are expected to oversee the entire process, from initial research to final deliverables, including tracking UX success metrics.
What You’ll Do
Design, (usability) test, and solicit feedback on experiences to iteratively improve solutions for defined opportunities and user needs
Collaborate closely with UX researchers to understand and empathize with users' processes and needs, and later test assumptions and solutions
Communicate and visualize user insights and solution concepts via right-fidelity artifacts (ex. personas, process maps, concept diagrams, flows, problem statements, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and others)
Collaborate with other designers to leverage and evolve existing patterns and design systems to ensure we are building a harmonious, consistent ecosystem of products
Work cross-functionally within product teams to drive projects forward by planning, managing, and communicating priorities, progress, and milestones
Facilitate development of designs by collaborating with engineers and product team from concept through deployment
Define success for solutions with product management and research and follow up on deployed solutions to inform future iteration
What You'll Need
Minimum qualifications
2+ years of related experience in design role in software or related area
Portfolio demonstrating strong design process is required
Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience
Preferred qualifications
Undergraduate degree in related fields include Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Software Engineering, Psychology, and Technical Communication preferred
Experience building right-fidelity prototypes
Experience working with engineers and product teams in a collaborative, Lean UX / Agile software development environment
Skilled with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, XD, Sketch, InVision, etc.
Solid skills and strong passion for detailed interaction design
Skilled in user-centered design principles, methods and process
Solid analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and collaboration skills
Comfort adapting in a fast-paced, highly-dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with a geographically distributed team
Experimental and iterative mindset, embracing and incorporating feedback
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
Willingness to travel less than 10% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $79,000.00 - $134,000.00
✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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About the job
User Experience Designer
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Design jobs
Summary
As a User Experience Designer, you will be responsible for the discovery and design of experiences that simplify complex work. You'll be embedded in a fast-paced product team, collaborating closely with other designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers. You will utilize lean, user-centered design methods to gather insights about Workiva's users and transform them into innovative, intuitive, and accessible experiences. Designers are expected to oversee the entire process, from initial research to final deliverables, including tracking UX success metrics.
What You’ll Do
Design, (usability) test, and solicit feedback on experiences to iteratively improve solutions for defined opportunities and user needs
Collaborate closely with UX researchers to understand and empathize with users' processes and needs, and later test assumptions and solutions
Communicate and visualize user insights and solution concepts via right-fidelity artifacts (ex. personas, process maps, concept diagrams, flows, problem statements, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and others)
Collaborate with other designers to leverage and evolve existing patterns and design systems to ensure we are building a harmonious, consistent ecosystem of products
Work cross-functionally within product teams to drive projects forward by planning, managing, and communicating priorities, progress, and milestones
Facilitate development of designs by collaborating with engineers and product team from concept through deployment
Define success for solutions with product management and research and follow up on deployed solutions to inform future iteration
What You'll Need
Minimum qualifications
2+ years of related experience in design role in software or related area
Portfolio demonstrating strong design process is required
Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience
Preferred qualifications
Undergraduate degree in related fields include Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Software Engineering, Psychology, and Technical Communication preferred
Experience building right-fidelity prototypes
Experience working with engineers and product teams in a collaborative, Lean UX / Agile software development environment
Skilled with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, XD, Sketch, InVision, etc.
Solid skills and strong passion for detailed interaction design
Skilled in user-centered design principles, methods and process
Solid analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and collaboration skills
Comfort adapting in a fast-paced, highly-dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
Ability to create and maintain working relationships with a geographically distributed team
Experimental and iterative mindset, embracing and incorporating feedback
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
Willingness to travel less than 10% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $79,000.00 - $134,000.00
✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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