Geospatial UX Designer

US Tech Solutions - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior UX Designer will be responsible for designing core search functionality and experiences within mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms. This role focuses on creating intuitive and delightful search experiences that enhance user discovery and navigation of places, leveraging user research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping the future of client by reimagining how users search for and discover places
• Create intuitive and delightful search experiences that help users discover new places and navigate the world around them with ease
• Analyse user research data, A/B testing results, and user feedback to inform design decisions created in partnership with product management
• Use existing patterns and components, as well as developing new ones where necessary
• Partner with engineering to arrive at solutions within known technical constraints
• Deliver UX prototypes for UX research and testing
• Deliver design specifications to engineering to support product ionization of new features
• Create aesthetically excellent work aligned with the brand

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2+ years designing for mobile consumer applications
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design process and experience creating user-centered designs for mobile applications
• Expertise in using Figma
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in or experience with mapping or geospatial-related applications is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in or experience with mapping or geospatial-related applications

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer