UX Architect II
Holmdel, NJ

Job Description

Job Overview:

Have you served as an information architect and have a background in product design? We're looking for a collaborative, creative problem-solver to join our Product Design team as an User Experience (UX) Architect, where you'll be responsible for initiating early concept work that influences our product roadmap and ensures a best-in-class customer experience. In this role, you'll create wireframes, workflows, prototypes and other artifacts to communicate and document designs. If you're innovative, persuasive and have a background in human computer interaction, information architecture, and usability, this could be the perfect job for you! Note: To be considered for this position, please submit a portfolio containing wireframe and prototyping examples along with rationale.

About Us:

iCIMS is a high-growth Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company headquartered in Holmdel, NJ. Eight-times voted a Best Place to Work by NJBIZ and #16 on Glassdoor's 2019 Best Places to Work list, we are the industry's #1 recruitment software provider, delivering technology that supports approximately 4,000 contracted customers around the globe. Dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, inspirational and innovative work environment, and committed to our consistent growth, we have a wide range of opportunity for career advancement within our organization. Come grow with us-apply today!

Responsibilities:

* Design interaction for innovative/large/critical features
* Explore and design early product concepts working closely with stakeholders


* Contribute to the design and build wireframes, interactive prototypes and mockups that engage C-level stakeholders


* Contribute to the UX roadmap and contribute to aspects of the business to ensure products maintain a best-to-market experience


* Research emerging UX trends, lead decisions, and incorporate into feature design


* Contribute to, and in some cases deliver, presentations articulating vision, findings, and approach to all stakeholders in group settings


* Work closely with the development teams to figure out the best solution to any UI problem


* Evolve our understanding of great user experiences and how it applies to the enterprise world;


* Coach other people in usability principles and practices;


* Review and influence all product features


* Collaborate closely with teams to ensure the vision becomes reality


* Consistently ensures that business is conducted with integrity at all times and that behavior aligns with iCIMS policies, procedures, and core competencies



Qualifications:

* 2 + years of overall software/UX architect experience, preferably in business-facing Saas Applications


* Track record of user experience achievements


* Ability to deliver products in scalable UI design and development


* Expert in applying web-based technologies including CSS, HTML, JavaScript and Responsive design


* Visual and User-centered Design experience is a plus


* Experience in Prototyping is a plus


* Responsive design experience is a plus


* Able to both conceive the big picture and focus on specific UI details


* Innovative - self-motivated, able to research new concepts independently


* Persuasive - able to convince stakeholders of UX value and find win-win solutions


* Experience with designing and developing Responsive / Mobile solutions is a plus


* Knowledge of appropriate design tools


* Agile, Lean, Kanban, Iterative software development and delivery experience preferred



Education/Certifications/Licenses Required

* Bachelor's degree Human Computer Interaction, Information Science, Computer Science or related field



EEO Statement:

iCIMS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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