SR. USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (UX) DESIGNER 90028
SR. USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (UX) DESIGNER
Information Technology - Applications Development
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Think Cosmopolitan, founded by Romain Dubus, is a rapidly expanding company that integrates innovative ventures in hospitality, real estate, e-commerce, and beyond to inspire individuals from all backgrounds to enhance their surroundings and create lasting value. All our operations are strategically aligned to fund the Mars Project, our ambitious initiative to develop sustainable human habitats on Mars by the late 2020s.
The primary role of the Sr. UX Designer is to assist Product Managers (PMs) in researching, designing, and testing new product interfaces, enhancements, and rewrites for internal enterprise applications. The Sr. UX Designer will be expected to work directly with Product Managers to review requirements and use cases, perform user shadowing, and provide product user interface designs that are consistent with the enterprise Product Design System and usability best practices. This role will also be expected to create analytical deliverables such as site maps, task flows, and application models. The Sr. UX Designer must also be able to communicate effectively with software developers by having a good understanding of web-based front-end development. Candidate must be comfortable working with highly technical colleagues and must be self-motivated and accountable.
Responsibilities
Create product UI drawings/wireframes, logic flows, site maps, and application models
Participate in user groups and user shadowing to gather feedback and recommendations
Work with Business Analysts, End Users, Software Developers and Product Managers to understand and visually articulate new software product design requirements
Update existing designs to accommodate new or changed user requirements
Update and maintain online Product Design System and architecture documentation
Maintain relationships and set expectations with product owners and stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of UX design experience
3+ years of experience working as UX Designer in a Senior / Lead /Principle role
Experience with UX design tools such as Omnigraffle, Illustrator, or Visio
Experience with Mac, PC, and Mobile operating systems
Preferred Skills and Experience
Intermediate to advanced understanding of Web, Visual, and User-Centered Design Principles
Exceptionally keen eye and attention to detail and consistency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; academic / technical writing proficiency
Ability to listen to and incorporate feedback; willingness to learn and take direction
Practical understanding of Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS/LESS
Practical understanding of Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA)
Experience with web, mobile, and desktop UI design
Experience with Product Design Systems
Experience with manufacturing, automation or enterprise software
Background in human-centric fields such as psychology, sociology, or industrial design
A passion for spaceflight, science, engineering, or technology
Exceptional fortitude, creativity, accountability, and flexibility
Additional Requirements
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment that may require long hours and capable of delivering high-quality with short timelines
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Think Cosmopolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Think Cosmopolitan is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Think Cosmopolitan’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department via email at hr@thinkcosmopolitan.com.
Please send all applications to info@thinkcosmopolitan.com with the subject "Employment Application".