UX Designer

Position: UX Designer — MNSITE-3656

Location: Hybrid — Minneapolis, MN

• 5+ years of experience in UX design for web-based applications.
• 4+ years designing compliant webpages according to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards or higher.
• 5+ years creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• 3+ years in information architecture and interaction design.
• 2+ years delivering UX design in an Agile development environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human–Computer Interaction, or Graphic Design.
• Experience applying accessibility and inclusive design practices.
• Conducting user research and developing personas.
• Usability testing and analysis.
• Data-driven design and interpreting user metrics.
• Responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Strong visual and UI design skills.
• Knowledge of universal design principles.
• Project management skills and time management capabilities.
• Mobile app UI/UX experience, preferably with ticketing or payment systems.
• Familiarity with transit fare systems, ticketing machines, and validation devices.
• Basic front-end knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor) to support collaboration.
• Leveraging analytics to inform transit-related UX design.
• Adaptability to new tools and technologies.
• Empathy and a user-centered mindset.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• UX certifications or training in accessibility and Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Figma for design and prototyping.

• Lead user research, including interviews and usability testing, to gather insights.
• Design intuitive, accessible interfaces across digital platforms.
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders in Agile sprints.
• Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards, universal design principles, and brand guidelines.
• Present design concepts and provide documentation for development handoff.
• Conduct regular user interviews and usability testing within sprint cycles.
• Audit and update existing screens for brand consistency and inclusive design.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and design presentations.

• User Research Reports:
  Summaries of interviews, surveys, and usability tests.
• Wireframes and Mockups:
  Low- and high-fidelity designs for workflows and interfaces.
• Interactive Prototypes:
  Clickable prototypes with annotations for review and development.
• Design Documentation:
  Style guides, component libraries, and handoff specifications.
• Stakeholder Presentation Materials:
  Slide decks and demo sessions for design reviews.
• Weekly Status Reports:
  Updates on progress, risks, and next steps.