UX Designer

CompanyWith around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes just-in-time or just-in-sequence.Copper and Brass DivisionSales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.Your responsibilitiesJob SummaryAs a (REMOTE) - UX Designer (5+ Years) at Online Metals, you will play a pivotal role in crafting exceptional user experiences for our online retail platform. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will utilize your expertise in user-centered design principles to enhance usability, accessibility, and overall customer experience. From wireframing to prototyping, your creativity and analytical skills will drive the optimization of our ecommerce website, ensuring seamless navigation and conversion pathways for our users.UX Designers are also responsible for conducting research to uncover insights that drive improvements while leveraging a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods, you will delve into the needs, behaviors, and preferences of our customers to inform strategic decision-making and optimize the end-to-end shopping journey.Key AccountabilitiesCollaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business objectives and user needs.Translate business requirements and user needs into intuitive and engaging user interfaces for the ecommerce website.Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively.Conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to gather insights and validate design decisions.Iterate designs based on feedback, data-driven insights, and emerging trends in ecommerce UX/UI design.Ensure consistency in design elements, interactions, and user flows across different pages and devices.Advocate for user-centric design principles and best practices within the organization.Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional workshops to foster collaboration and ideation.Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies to understand customer needs, behaviors, and pain points throughout the ecommerce shopping journey.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction,

or related field.Proven experience

(5+ years) as a UX/UI designer

with a focus on ecommerce websites or digital products.Proficiency in design tools such as

Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma,

or similar software.Strong understanding of user-centered design principles,

information architecture, and interaction design.Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying insights

to inform design decisions.Solid portfolio showcasing examples of ecommerce website designs , wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment,

prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Familiarity with frontend development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

is a plus.Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in ecommerce design is preferred.Job Compensation$60,000 - $85,000Benefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityVoluntary Wellness Programs401(k) and RRSP programs with Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAnd more!Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.

Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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