User experience designer

Montreal, QC

SmartHippo is seeking a talented, passionate senior user experience designer to help take us to the next level.

Responsibilities:

Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, and usability findings
Use business requirements and market research to assist in developing use cases, high-level requirements
Design the UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow of new web and software applications
Art direct or design the visual design of the web and software applications
Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and prototypes
Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications
Use A/B and multivariate testing tools to optimize for business goals

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role
A portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques
Familiarity with the technical considerations needed when designing for the web
Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience
Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, and Dreamweaver

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