Position Description: We are looking for an experienced, process-minded designer that can work independently and help set UX direction on cross-functional product teams. An ideal candidate for this contract excels in design thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and possesses a firm understanding of industry best practices in native mobile and mobile-first web experiences. They are organized, self-driven, and invested in mentoring and guiding the junior designers on their product teams. Previous experience in eCommerce / working in a Lead Product Designer capacity is a huge plus! Responsibilities Collaborating and communicating professionally with internal and cross-functional teams Works well with cross-disciplinary teams, including FEWD, to create functional and engaging product experiences Proficient in communicating direction, design principles, and design specifications Fosters a highly collaborative design process and is trusted by their team to talk through both scope and technical challenges and negotiate thoughtful outcomes. Takes a leadership role in cross-discipline meetings, bringing a design voice to the conversations and building trust between design teams and other disciplines. Creating experience maps, user scenarios, comps, and flows Designs user experiences from low-fidelity sketches to high-fidelity prototypes Creates rapid prototypes to validate design concepts Developing processes and approaches to solving design problems Coordinates multi-disciplinary project teams Communicates design considerations to different audiences, including developers, management, and leadership Uses known methods and anticipates problems to strategize design solutions that meet and exceed business objectives Working well with cross-disciplinary teams Works closely with various teams to gain user insights, identify opportunities, validate concepts, and socialize ideas across the team Collaborates with cross functional teams, including FEWD, to create functional and engaging product experiences. Able to positively influence partners and stakeholders, both directly and indirectly. Presenting work to cross-functional teams and leadership Demonstrates experience executing design practices within Agile software development Collaborates with Project Owners and Business Analysts to build and maintain a product backlog Works closely with partners on the crafting of requirements and user stories. Understands and considers business goals into their design decisions/solutions. Qualifications Leads are established and experienced practice leaders who actively push processes and conventions, directly contribute to strategy, and take ownership for their team's work. Experience: Team leads are organized leaders who have extensive experience in leading the delivery of successful work and have contributed to or led work on multiple shipped products. They demonstrate the ability to drive change, improve workflows, and shepherd their team's initiatives. They can plan and execute the work according to current priorities and are able to deliver solutions that meet requirements and constraints while maintaining high standards of quality. Communication: Team leads have exceptional communication skills. They can clearly and confidently communicate decision-making rationale to their team, large groups, and organizational leadership. They can express complex ideas in a persuasive and succinct manner, educate partners, tell compelling stories, and keep their leadership informed of critical information they have identified. Relationships: Team leads have strong relationships with their peers and stakeholders. They can influence partners, manage those relationships effectively, and reduce friction. They build long-term strategic relationships and operate from a holistic perspective that accounts for multiple teams. Leads can be flexible and manage stakeholders' expectations. Leads are equipped to facilitate difficult discussions within the team or with other stakeholders with confidence. Presence: Leads are the cornerstones of the team and act as resources, mentors, and role models for more junior members. Leads set the example for how to be "present" in a remote work environment. Leads take an active interest in the development of their teammates and make themselves available as a resource for feedback, guidance, and support for the rest of the team. Accountability: Leads take responsibility for the team's ability to deliver quality work on time. Leadership: Leads foster a highly collaborative design process and are trusted by their team to talk through both scope and technical challenges and negotiate thoughtful outcomes. Takes a leadership role in cross-discipline meetings, bringing a design voice to the conversations and building trust between design teams and other disciplines. Able to positively influence partners and stakeholders, both directly and indirectly. Required Experience 8+ years hands-on designing product experiences or general UX design Previous experience working on a cross-functional product team in an Agile environment Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Experts in navigating and leveraging a heavily cross-functional environment 1+ years mentoring other designers Bonus Qualifications Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other front-end code frameworks Experience designing native mobile apps Experience in ecommerce Working knowledge of design research methodologies Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $77 - $85 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

UI/UX Designer

CAI, Sacramento

UI/UX DesignerReq number:R2338Employment type:Full timeWorksite flexibility:RemoteJob SummaryAs a UI/UX Designer, you will be instrumental in enhancing the visual appeal and usability of software products, creating a positive online user experience and providing valuable input on functional requirements, product designs, and the system's look and feel.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a UX/UI Designer. This position will be a full-time and remote contract.What You'll DoTackle complex challenges and create well-researched user journeys for both websites and mobile applicationsConduct user research, including interviews and observational studies, and synthesize findings into actionable insightsTranslate insights into high-quality designs, building interactive prototypes for stakeholder validationCollaborate directly with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and solve problems creativelyWork independently and within a multi-disciplinary team to bring innovative ideas to the tableThis role will include crafting both web-based and native software applications with a focus on application flow, ease of use, and simplistic design.What You'll Need RequiredSeveral years of experience in UX/UI designA passion for typography, grid systems, and color theoryProficiency with design and prototyping tools like FigmaStrong skills in UX research, both qualitative and quantitativeExcellent communication skills with experience working with developers, SMEs, and executivesExpertise in interaction design, workflow efficiency, and attention to detailExperience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to bring designs to lifeKnowledge in conducting formal usability testingA strong grasp of accessibility best practicesPhysical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitorReasonable Accommodation StatementIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 - 8111.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy StatementIt is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.