Sr. UX Designer

Allied Solutions - Batavia, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Batavia, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior UX Designer is responsible for creating user-centered designs for a Business Process Management (BPM) system, specifically Pega. This role involves leading the design process from research to final handoff, ensuring that all designs are both user-friendly and technically feasible. The designer will collaborate closely with development teams to align user insights with design outputs, pushing the boundaries of speed, quality, and innovation in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from initial research through wireframing, testing, and final handoff to developers.
• Conduct comprehensive user research to uncover user pain points, motivations, and goals.
• Create and iterate wireframes and prototypes that align with user needs and business goals.
• Work closely with developers to ensure wireframes and prototypes are feasible and aligned with technical capabilities.
• Determine and create user flows through software products for smooth navigation.
• Utilize responsive design principles to ensure adaptability across devices.
• Leverage existing UI kits and design systems to create cohesive wireframes.
• Present designs and rationales to stakeholders and executives, tying user needs to business goals.
• Plan, execute, and analyze usability tests on wireframes, prototypes, and live products.
• Develop detailed user personas and journey maps based on research findings.
• Leverage quantitative data to validate design hypotheses and prioritize features.
• Ensure all designs are accessible by incorporating accessibility standards into the research and testing process.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes for key user interactions and workflows, validating them through user testing.
• Document all research findings, usability test results, and recommendations for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 3 - 4 years of related work experience required.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe for wireframing and prototype creation.
• Experience with BPM systems and UI kits.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customizing and extending UI kits to fit specific project needs.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
• Experience in conducting competitive analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% company-paid life and disability coverage.
• 401k options with company match.
• Three weeks PTO by the end of the first year.