UI/UX Product Designer | Portland, OR | 6+ Months

Genius Business Solutions

UI/UX Product Designer | Portland, OR | 6+ Months

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a passionate IT trailblazer – a growth focused, problem solver who takes full ownership of your work, wants to collaborate & co-create with fellow IT experts, innovate, learn new skills, create new solutions & drive your career to the pinnacle of your potential? If so, you will love working with our Sales Team – we are constantly innovating to create breakthrough solutions for our client’s growth through a vibrant, fun team culture. Read on below to learn more...

    Featured in CNBC, Digital Journal, Fox News & CIO Review GBSI has been successfully serving the world’s top Fortune 500 organizations for the last 20+ years. GBSI IT teams and consultants have delivered more than 568 projects successfully within the automotive, manufacturing, retail & pharmaceutical domains across the world. Headquartered in Moline, IL GBSI’s clients and consultants are spread across the US, Canada, Europe & India. Join us to be a part of an ever growing, elite IT team & start building your dream career today!

    To be a successful UI/UX Designer you will embody GBSI's core employee characteristics of being passionate about IT, taking full ownership of your work & having a growth mindset. Additionally, you will exhibit strategic vision, thoughtful engagement, strong analytical/process skills, a bias for action, and the ability to partner with senior operational leaders.

     

    Position Overview –

    As a Mid-Level Digital Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering exceptional digital products that seamlessly integrate into our transportation solutions. This includes a hybrid of UX and UI work as you’ll be working in the HMI (Human Machine Interface) Design team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate user needs, business requirements, and technological capabilities into engaging and intuitive user experiences. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and a passion for innovation in the transportation industry. This role focuses on the in-vehicle design experience.

     

    Responsibilities

    \- Create high-fidelity 2D and 3D designs, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts effectively.

    \- Develop interactive animations and motion graphics to enhance user engagement and delight.

    \- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define product requirements and specifications.

    \- Conduct/facilitate user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions to iterate and improve product designs.

    \- Ensure consistency and coherence across various digital touchpoints with a focus on in-vehicle interfaces, not excluding web, mobile, app, etc.

    \- Advocate for user-centered design principles and contribute to a culture of design excellence within the organization. Familiarity with Design Thinking methodology and process.

    \- Contribute to development of design process and toolchain.

    \- Stay ahead of emerging design trends, technologies, and industry best practices, embracing ambiguity in an R&D context to spearhead and inspire continuous improvement and innovation within the company.

     

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of experience in digital product design, preferably within the automotive or related industry.
    • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent.
    • Must be able to demonstrate Prototyping abilities (Figma, Protopie, etc.)
    • Proficiency in 3D tools and animation such as C4D, After Effects, or equivalent.
    • Ideal: experience with Kanzi, Unity or Unreal Engine.
    • Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, including 2D and 3D work, animation, and motion graphics.
    • Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
    • Experience designing complex products and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Plus if familiarity working in an Agile development environment.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design concepts and rationale effectively.
    • Passion for automotive technology and a keen interest in shaping the future of mobility.

     

    Qualifications: Education:

    • Bachelor's degree in Design, Product Design, Digital Arts, or related field.

     

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    Apply today to join us as part of an elite IT team & let GBSI help you build the career of your dreams!

    We are excited for your growth!

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    GeniusBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

    All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.