Senior UX Designer

  • Full-time

Company Description

EMS Software helps millions of people create great meetings. AIG, Yale University, Accenture and thousands of others rely on EMS to increase productivity, attract and retain people, reduce costs, and differentiate their brand. EMS offers the greatest depth and breadth of functionality, the fastest and easiest way to schedule a meeting, and an exceptional customer experience

Job Description

How would you like the rare opportunity to start with a clean slate? We’re taking a “UX first” approach to shaping our next-generation product and we need a talented, driven UX designer to join the team.

As a Senior UX Designer, you will be designing world-class user interfaces, mapping interactions across platforms, and validating prototypes by understanding user needs and motivations to help solve real business problems.

Because the UX Team at EMS Software is new, this presents opportunity for growth, experimentation, and the challenge to create something truly great – all while having the support of an executive team that understands and doesn’t interfere with the UX process. As a Senior UX Designer, you will join us in shaping the vision for groundbreaking applications that can change how millions of people interact in the workplace.

Qualifications

 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • You will need a portfolio of various stages of the design process that illustrate your ability to:
  • Translate complex product requirements into easy and intuitive user flows
  • Identify overarching interaction and style patterns to ensure a consistent user experience
  • Take a data-driven approach to influence your visual and interaction design decisions
  • Explain your ideas, designs, and best practices in order to successfully convince, motivate, and inspire stakeholders
  • Collaborate with peers, Product Managers, and Developers throughout the entire product lifecycle

MUST HAVES

There are some things that we require to ensure mutual success:

  • At least 5 years of experience designing business-oriented web and mobile applications
  • An understanding of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.), and other related technologies
  • Experience in Scrum or other Agile development processes
  • Demonstrable knowledge of human factors, user/design research techniques, UCD or Design-based process, and typical UX deliverables
  • A laid back personality, but can unleash the fire in your belly to get things done
  • A passion for user-centered design and innovation
  • Experience with creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using tools like Sketch,  Balsamiq, Axure, UXPin, and Invision
  • Experience with diagramming user workflows with tools like OmniGraffle, Visio, or Google Draw
  • A firm understanding of user research and usability testing techniques

Additional Information

EMS Software is a well-established, industry-leading company that continues to experience impressive growth each year. We offer competitive wages, paid health insurance for employees, a 401(k) plan, a casual work environment and more. 

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

  • Candidates must be able to work lawfully in the United States. EMS Software will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position. 
  • As a condition of employment with EMS Software, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation.

EMS Software is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. We are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce, supporting integrity in the workplace and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.