Senior Experience (UX) Designer (Remote Opportunity)

Company: SS & C Technologies Inc
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

The speed of technology. The influx of data. Shifting regulations. Increased customer expectations.That's where you'll find SS&C, helping clients find opportunity in ever-changing and complex customer, business, and regulatory requirements. Mastering complexity is a constantly changing and evolving challenge - one that only a few people can embrace and thrive upon.If you see your opportunity in complexity, then we are the right fit for you.Job Description:Company OverviewSS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.Role OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Sr. User Experience Designer to lead UX and UI design of AWD, a low-code workflow automation platform for the financial services and insurance industries. In this role, you would envision the new and improved user experiences for existing products and new solutions, and lead the design component of our agile product development lifecycle.Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals and experience
• Conduct user research and evaluate user feedback
• Execute all visual design stages from concept to hand-off to engineering to refinement
• Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and a seamless user experience to complex designs
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, site maps and other artifacts to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
• Present designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders
• Establish and promote design systems, standards and best practices
• Mentor other designers and foster a collaborative environment with constructive feedback to produce the best designsQualificationsRequired:
  • 7+ years experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, or similar role, participating in the complete product development lifecycle of several successfully launched web and/or software applications
  • Bachelors Degree in Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Service Design, Visual Design, HCI, or related fields
  • Strong portfolio showcasing your direct contributions to similar enterprise software products
  • Deep understanding of UX research & testing best practices including planning and conducting user research, user testing, ideation, rapid prototyping, heuristic analysis, information and UI architecture, usability and accessibility standards, and current design trends.
  • Advanced ability to communicate complex information using design tools, including low fidelity to high fidelity prototypes, journey maps, storyboards, service blueprints, task flows, diagrams, wireframes & specs, and presentations
  • Experience establishing design systems and standards
  • Fluency in design and prototyping software such as Sketch, UXPin, Figma, Invision, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design process, modern interaction design principles with a combination of design expertise and hands on UI development skill.
  • Ability to write and illustrate complete functional specifications of product designed features and work with software development teams to ensure implementation of the designsPreferred:
    • Masters Degree in Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Service Design, Visual Design, HCI, or related fields
    • Experience in UX and UI design for modern B2B SaaS products
    • Experience with AI, automation, integration, and business process management
    • Experience designing for users in relevant industries (Financial Services, Insurance, Banking)
    • Understanding of front-end UI technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
    • Experience with Design Thinking Methodologies
    • Background in information systems, web development, enterprise software designLocation:Kansas City MissouriSS&C is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here and here. SS&C is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need an accommodation or accessibility assistance to complete the online application, please contact us at for assistance. - provided by Dice

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