UI​/UX Designer

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Description

• Proficiency in laying out Web design
• Must be able to comfortably utilize the Adobe suite (Photoshop, In Design, etc.)
• Understanding of the distinction between wireframes and visual design
• Experience creating wireframes
• Strong proficiency working on a Windows operating system (cannot be comfortable only on Mac/Apple OS)
• Prototyping experience (tools such as Justinmind, Axure, Invision and experience preferred in making more than just linear, hot-spot driven prototypes)
• Create engaging and effective visual design solutions for web, desktop, mobile, and tablet application interfaces, achieving business goals
• Ability to create compelling visual designs while working within the established styles and standards
• Closely collaborate with Technology and Business teams to solve for complex issues, like interaction models and data visualization
• Generate multiple visual design concepts that meet product requirements, clearly articulate the relative merits of each concept, and make considered recommendations for which would best meet the project goal
• Create and organize production assets
• Strong design communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong visual design or interaction design portfolio of recent web, mobile, tablet, and software design projects

• Must be able to work comfortably on a PC only
• Agile (scrum) experience is a huge plus
• Previous large company experience is a huge plus
• Brokerage/banking experience is a plus, but not required
• Collaborative attitude – We are a very low-ego group that work to create artifacts together, not as individuals
• Ability to quickly understand concepts and contribute value
• Ability to effectively take direction and work somewhat autonomously while staying on task
• Strong conceptual skills (i.e., deciphering whiteboard diagrams and pencil sketches)
• Comfortable with frequent iteration to designs based on feedback from users and business partners
• A continued curiosity in subjects related to design and technology
• Ability to work effectively with partners located remotely via email and phone
• Need a basic understanding of front-end development (HTML & CSS) which would enable a cleaner collaboration with our IT development partners