Principle UX Designer

Company: FlyHigh Talent
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Full-time - FlyHigh Talent - United States Posted On 08/16/2019 Job Information Job Opening ID FH2338 IT Services Job Duration Permanent Number of Positions 1 Highly Competitive H1-B Yes City Mountain View State/Province California 94040 Job Description Company Introduction
The hiring company defines a new way for users to engage with local news. Since its founding in 2015, it has grown by leaps and bounds. The company is an AI-powered news aggregator that delivers the most relevant local news to users.
The company is the #1 news app on Android and #3 on iOS in the U.S. With 5M+ daily active users (source: App Annie), the company is ahead of major news outlet and platforms such as The New York Times, CNN News, The Washington Post, Yahoo News, and SmartNews.It is also the most downloaded mobile app in the news category in 2018 across iOS and Android.
The company is a series-B startup backed by the world's leading investors such as IDG Capital. We're one of the highest growth ventures in Silicon Valley.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Highly Competitive
H-1B Sponsored ? Yes
The Role
We are looking for a Principal UX Designer to design software and platforms that meet people's needs. You will combine interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience.
In this role, you should be an analytical and creative designer who is able to grasp user needs and solve problems. A strong portfolio of successful UX and other technical projects is essential.
Ultimately, you will make our product more user-friendly and intuitive to attract and retain customers
Responsibilities
-- Understand product specifications and user psychology
-- Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback
-- Create personas through user research and data
-- Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success
-- Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs
-- Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)
-- Work with UI designers to implement attractive designs
-- Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers
-- Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends
Requirements
-- Proven experience as a UX Designer or similar roles
-- Strong portfolio of design projects
-- Background in project management and research
-- Familiarity with interaction design and information architecture
-- Proficient in design software (e.g. UXPin, Balsamiq)
-- Problem-solving aptitude
-- Analytical mind with a business acumen
-- BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
We provide highly competitive compensation package. Benefits include great Medical, Dental and Vision. A flat organization and family-like culture makes this a perfect environment to make a huge impact on our product and grow your skill set.

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