Title: User Experience Designer
Location: Cary, NC / Silver Spring, MD / Ashburn, VA
Duration: 12 Months Contract
NO CORP. TO CORP. OR 3RD PARTY ONLY W2 CANDIDATES
ONSITE POSITION
DESCRIPTION:
This Verizon Enterprise position is responsible for the timely completion of designing internet site content for Verizon's corporate liable customers within Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC). The position will be part of a team that designs and redesigns new and existing pages, processes and flows. The candidate will play a major role in the launch of new products and services along with the daily maintenance of the website design.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as B2B lead for design on internal and external projects
Provide creative conceptualization layout, design and production of work including proposals, presentations, reports, business development materials, local newsletters and other client deliverables
Under limited supervision, produce high quality, complex documents that simulate typeset quality
Conceptualize text into crisp, graphic design, import text from word processing software and reformat to enhance design characteristics, import graphic software images and text, and manipulate text and graphics to accommodate a wide range of design specifications
Remain current with standard software
Coordinate the production of assigned work
Ability to work with customers in a professional manner; will work with the customer to uncover their online habits and needs as well as to perform usability testing of each project
Perform user-acceptance testing during pre and post releases
Investigate post production design to ensure brand accuracy is adhered to
Interface with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment
Identify opportunities to improve the online user experience and design
EXPERIENCE:
Tailor graphic concepts while adhering to company standards and brand compliance
4 plus years experience in graphic design or related field
Previous design and production experience in a deadline driven environment by designing high quality proposals, presentations, and business development materials in the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)
Strong understanding of online user experience best practices and visual design as well as the ability to conduct market research to understand industry standards for user experience.
Received advanced training on user experience (UX) from a qualified institution (Human Factors International, Bentley University etc.)
Experience in eCommerce a plus
MUST HAVE SKILLS:
Ability to work under pressure on multiple assignments with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make strong, sound decisions with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Solid analytical skills with the ability to present ideas and complex information effectively to individuals or groups with short timeframe for preparation
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills; ability to effectively negotiate solutions and deadlines with others
Ability to effectively consult and communicate with internal teams at all levels of the organization
Effective time management, organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Results-oriented, strong sense of urgency, proactive and flexible
Must be able to meet tight deadlines and have a strong customer focus
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a high-energy, dynamic, and sometimes unstructured environment
Ability to work on a virtual team
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
BS/BA in related field required.
Site location may be Cary, NC, Ashburn, VA, or Silver Spring, MD
Thank You,
Rohan Ghag Recruitment Lead Avacend, Inc. 3155 North Point Pkwy Bldg. G Suite 130, Alpharetta GA 30005 Phone: 678-935-7308 / 678-935-7903
Rohan.g@avacend.com
Required Skills Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent Special Certification or Licensing:
Type of Travel Required: