Ui/Ux Designer

UI/UX Designer

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of the transformation of the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

Overview:

The MTA is the largest public transportation agency in North America, and we are undergoing a significant I.T. agile transformation. The User Experience practice will support this effort and provide a data-driven approach to designing elegant websites and apps that are easy to use. We are looking for an experienced UX/UI Designer with a passion for human-computer interaction to join our team. The UX/UI Designer will work directly with the enterprise web and mobile applications teams responsible for creating digital platforms that interface with over 5 million unique daily users.

Responsibilities:

· Define user personas that represent end-to-end user stratification and segmentation.

· Conduct design audits focused on user experience and end-user accessibility across websites and mobile applications.

· Create comparative wireframes (basic annotated to interactive high definition) based on user research needs.

· Produce storyboards, site maps, screen flows, and rapid prototype designs using UX/UI industry-standard tools.

· Create critical design elements focused on layout, typography, and semiotics.

· Partner with fellow UX Researchers and stakeholders from different lines of business to provide context to data that substantiates challenges and end-user pain points.

Education and Experience:

· Degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design, Computer Science, Information Science, Fine Arts, Visual Design, Graphic Design, or other Design related fields is required.

· 3+ years of experience as an individual contributor responsible for designing websites and mobile applications are required.

· Certifications in User Interface or User Experience Design are preferred.

· Strong fundamentals in typography, graphic design, and semiotics are required.

· Experience providing prototype designs for A/B testing and other user focus group exercises is required.

· Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and react native is highly desired.

· Proven experience utilizing different forms of design thinking models.

· A portfolio of work showcasing your process and finished work in creating designs is required.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years

Experience:

• UI: 1 year (Preferred)
• UX: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road