UX UI Designer

Ui / UX DesignerLong term w2 contractRequired EducationB.S. or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or other UX-related fieldOr substitute additional 2 3 years of experience in lieu of degreeRequired Technical Skills5+ years of experience with a focus on Empathy (synthesizing stakeholder and user sentiment, listening with openness to learn)5+ years with focus on Adaptive Thinking (quickly pivoting with changing requirements, seeing challenges as learning opportunities)Thorough understanding of UI best practices and essential graphic design theoryProficiency in UI layout, spec, and prototyping toolsExperience in Ergonomics and HMI researchExperience managing multiple projects and deadlinesPortfolio demonstrating expertise and ability to articulate your processDesired Technical SkillsProject management experience a plusRequired Soft SkillsExperience in automotive or other adjacent fields a plusOutstanding communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skillsExceptional data storytelling capabilityJob ResponsibilitiesTranslate qualitative and quantitative research findings (usability testing, field studies, simulations) into clear, prioritized insights and recommendations that inform HMI, display, and overall heavy equipment UX decisionsClarify operator, customer, and business needs and synthesize them into evidence-based interaction concepts that support safe, efficient, and intuitive operation of heavy equipment in real-world conditionsUnderstand research methodologies and have experience facilitating research for physical-digital systemsIntegrate user research into product designs and design practicesCommunicate with design and cross-functional collaborators on prototype requirements to test and iterateDocument key goals, themes, elements, and behaviors that must be implemented by downstream design teamsCreate shareable UX artifacts based on the team's research and activities (such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows)Create and maintain shareable UX research artifacts, such as operator journeys, task flows, mental models, storyboards, and experience maps, to align cross-functional teams around operator needs and context of useIncorporate ergonomics and human-factors considerations into UX research planning and synthesis, ensuring physical, cognitive, and interaction demands are holistically addressed in HMI and cab experiencePrioritize research needs/backlog based on product roadmap