UI/UX Engineer

November 7

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Description

• Intersog is a Chicago-based provider of software engineering, custom development, and IT consulting solutions. • We help companies address IT talent by building dedicated software development teams locally in the USA, Canada, or Mexico, or in our R&D centers in Ukraine. • We are currently looking for a talented UI/UX Engineer to join our dynamic team. • In this role, you will be responsible for creating user-centric designs and ensuring an excellent user experience across various platforms. • Your insights and designs will play a crucial role in shaping the digital solutions we deliver to our clients. • As a UI/UX Engineer, you will work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into visually appealing and functional designs. • You will also conduct user research and usability testing to ensure that the products meet user needs and expectations.

Requirements

• Conduct targeted interviews and surveys with scientists and lab operators to understand their needs, workflows, and pain points • Synthesize findings rapidly to inform design decisions for prioritized features • Focus on high-impact touchpoints within the software that will significantly enhance user experience and ensure designs for these components align with overall user needs and project goals • Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for the selected key components to facilitate quick feedback cycles. • Utilize iterative design approaches to refine prototypes based on user and stakeholder input • Design intuitive user experiences for complex scientific workflows and automation systems • Establish a design framework to ensure a cohesive look and feel across the software • Create and document essential UI components for consistency in design and functionality with a focus on reusable components • Develop prototypes using preferred design tools (eg. Figma, Sketch – some lead time required to acquire software design tool) • Conduct usability testing sessions focused on the key components to gather immediate feedback and make necessary adjustments. • Iterate on designs based on testing results to enhance user experience • Work closely with remote engineering teams to ensure designs can be implemented within the project timeline and technical constraints. • Maintain ongoing communication with the Director of Strategy to ensure alignment on project priorities and timelines. • Regularly update stakeholders on design progress, challenges, and solutions • Provide clear design specifications, user flows, and guidelines for the development team • Document design decisions, principles, and best practices to ensure scalability and continuity • 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, strong preference for a senior-level candidate • Demonstrated experience leading the design of complex technical applications • Experience in life sciences, preferably laboratory automation, with a solid understanding of user needs in this context • Experience building applications from the ground up, including setting design direction, conducting user research, and collaborating with engineers • Proficiency in design prototyping tools • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and collaborate with remote teams and engage effectively with diverse user groups, including non-native English speakers • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and drive the design process forward

Benefits

• You will be with a small team, so your contributions will have a big impact. • You will be working with motivated and talented team members who will help you grow your skills. • Remote Office - you choose the place where you want to work. • We are not strict about hours as long as the work gets done and you are available when people need to connect.