User Experience (UX) Designer

User Experience Designer (UX)- US/Canada RemoteWho We AreWe are 8th Light, an employee-owned, remote-first software consultancy. We consider software design and development a craft, driven by our deep commitment to excellence and powered by our collective depth of knowledge and experience. Our team of expert developers and designers hold the title of "Crafter" to reflect our dedication to quality, our emphasis on continual learning, and our belief that software is truly a craft.We take a human-centered design (HCD) approach to crafting digital solutions, collaborating with the people writing code as well as those using it. We enjoy working with empathetic, passionate collaborators who value the work they do. At this time, we are seeking a UX Designer to join this growing specialization within 8th Light.Who You AreA UX Designer with a depth of experience focusing on understanding and advocating for users. You’ve contributed to all aspects of design, iterating through potential solutions, mental models, and feature priorities through personas, user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, information architecture, and detailed design. You’ve successfully:Performed user research through a variety of methods throughout the design process (including usability testing in preparation for delivery)Synthesized user insights into opportunity areas for designEstablished information architecture and content strategy informed by research synthesisLed UX workshops (project planning, design thinking, research and synthesis activities, generative co-creation and prioritization of design opportunities)Performed iterative design prototyping from low fidelity sketches to high-fidelity interactive experiencesRegularly sought and participated in design reviews with project teams and the broader design discipline through a lens of usability, accessibility, feasibility, and aesthetic qualityCollaborated closely with developers to ensure faithful interpretation of design through deliveryWhat You’ll Do At 8th LightYou’ll create user research procedures and assets (personas, journey maps, etc.) as well as user interface wireframes and prototypes, working with fellow design team members. You will also support client projects, performing user research and creating software user experiences. In unison with the design and engagement teams, you will be responsible for:Designing human-centered software solutions across a range of industries and client organizations, with 5+ years of experience.Applying the design process to solve complex problems across a variety of software contexts (e.g. mobile, desktop, web, and hardware) with a portfolio that demonstrates your skillsCollaborating with designers and developers on integrated teams to bring designs to lifeFacilitating effective communication with internal teams, clients and partners in team and workshop contextsHigh-quality presentation and writing skillsIntermediate experience with Figma, along with other industry design and prototyping tools and frameworksKnowledge of emerging technologies e.g., web3Nice to HaveWe encourage anyone with the experience mentioned above to apply. We would particularly like to encourage applicants with experience in the following areas:Design consulting across a range of industries and client organizations, with a particular emphasis on enterprise clients.Integrated human-centered design and Agile delivery practicesHow You’ll Be SupportedWe want our people to feel supported and encouraged to embrace their most authentic selves. Our wellness package at 8th Light is centered around the Whole YOU. Offerings include:Annual budget for learning & developmentL&D time allotment of 80+ hours per yearL&D Program Including MasterClassFlexible Work ScheduleA remote-first approach including a worldwide network of coworking spaces12 weeks of new parent leaveFertility benefitsSemi annual promotion and merit panelCompensation:

The salary range for the role depending on years of experience and geo-location will range from $75,000- 110,000 USD.Join Us –– 8th Light is Fully RemoteWe recognize that creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is an ongoing journey. We have a proud tradition of hiring talented colleagues with unusual career experiences. We're more interested in your experiences, results, and impact than brand names, degrees, or keywords that may appear on your resume.8th Light currently recruits and supports a distributed team of employees in various states who work remotely. We can also consider hiring talent eligible to work in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada. In this new workplace landscape, it is rare that our consulting engagements require travel for current roles.

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