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Senior Interaction Designer  

EOE StatementAscentis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Description

We are looking for a Senior Interaction Designer who will apply a User Centered Design (UCD) methodology to understand users and their needs in order to create the most compelling Next Generation SaaS based Human Capital Management product.

Key responsibilities:

  • Primary contact for all design issues
  • Responsible for the design process time estimations of design tasks
  • Define and document the User Interface Design through information architecture, wireframes and user flows and validate it through usability testing
  • Translate business requirements into page flows, interactive prototypes, storyboards, flow charts, sketches, comprehensive wireframes and other documents that effectively communicate the information design and interaction design.
  • Creates wireframes, sitemaps, schematics, process maps, feature lists, mockups, visual specifications, working prototypes, and other artifacts to describe the intended user experience.
  • Responsible for user analysis and interaction design
  • Participate as a contributor to an interdisciplinary team that includes other designers, project management, business and brand strategists, and hardware and software developers
  • Collaborate effectively with remote team members, including designers, researchers engineering, product management, marketing and others
  • Coordinate vendor relationships for User experience consulting, visual design, and/or front end development 
 
Position Requirements
  • To be successful in this role, you will need a passion for great design and an understanding of what makes a great user experience. Additionally you need:

    • 5+ years’ in-depth knowledge and experience of user interface design with applications, mobile devices, and rich web apps/sites.
    • Possess a portfolio of work that demonstrates elegant workflow solutions with a solid track record of IxD success.
    • Fluent in UCD best practices for information architecture and interaction design in online, mobile, tablet formats.
    • Experienced in integrating analytics and data into design strategy and approach.
    • Practical experience in meeting project timelines while focusing on larger vision required to build an outstanding UI.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Working knowledge of design and prototyping tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Axure, Visio
    • Knowledge of web-based technologies and their impact on the feasibility of design solutions, including the capabilities and limitations of Web technologies Flex, Ajax, Flash, DHTML, CSS, scripting, and various other technologies a plus
    • Strong knowledge of design process and project management
    • Be a storyteller - A critical element of all our roles is to deliver insights about people and behavior - verbally and visually - in a way that generates empathy, emotion, and engagement from the client and design team
    • Creative problem-solver with the ability to work with a blank slate and inspire others
    • Works collaboratively and curiously
    • Takes ownership and responsibility for their work
    • Professional, flexible, and able to succeed in a rapidly changing environment
    • Able to communicate in a clear, consistent, and transparent manner
    • Passionate and enthusiastic about excellence and attention to detail
    • Experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) a plus

 

 
Location Bellevue  
About the Organization The Ascentis mission is to create innovative products that are easy to use for the often under-served mid-market that cover the full Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. This full suite approach combined with an amazing team equals success!





We at Ascentis firmly believe that a product is only as good as the people behind it. Whether it's platform development, technology maintenance, client support, product management, sales or operations, all of our employees see the direct impact of their work. As a leader and one of the fastest growing 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) companies in the Human Capital Management space, Ascentis focuses on hiring talented and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. If you want to channel your ambition and drive for success, you belong with Ascentis!





Ascentis has grown tremendously over the last 3 years. Recently, we announced a majority recapitalization by global growth equity investor Summit Partners. Summit invests across growth sectors of the global economy and has invested in more than 440 companies in technology, healthcare, life sciences and other growth industries. These companies have completed more than 140 public equity offerings. So, needless to say, we are all extremely excited with where we are headed!







 

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