Responsibilities:

• Translates high level business requirements into tangible user interface proposals that integrate the latest standards in interaction design and trends in visual design.
• Develops detailed interaction and visual design specifications and work closely with the development teams to implement them.
• Analyzes and synthesizes user research & understanding to define appropriate functionality and product requirements to drive future redesigns.
• Defines and designs User Experience Architectures (comprised of wireframes, sitemaps, interaction flows, and prototypes) for desktop and online applications as well as web and mobile experiences.
• Determines the long-term vision for our products and their user experience based on product and market trends and corporate direction.
• Defines and designs User Experience Strategies and Frameworks representing the future state of integrated solutions, product suites and integration into broader Nielsen strategies.
• Insures teams are applying Nielsen UX/UI standards and processes including user feedback and testing through design and development.
• Applies knowledge of state and federal laws and/or regulations. Familiar with procedures, regulations and guidelines. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Recommends business solutions to resolve or improve department processes.
• Researches and responds to routine and complex inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Trains coworkers on regulations, policies, and procedures. May lead coworkers including prioritizing work, establishing deadlines, delegating and following-up on work. Provides training and skill assessment of coworkers to Supervisor.
• Leads projects including establishing time lines, deliverables, and drafting communications or presentations. Reviews co-workers work to ensure accuracy.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

• At least five (5) years of designing complex web or desktop applications experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design or equivalent required.
• Strong experience with design software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash required.
• Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, processes, and techniques.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty. 
  

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