University of Southern California
User Experience Designer
University of Southern California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute is seeking a UX Professional to help design websites and database-based web applications that are inviting, intuitive, interactive, and can present complex information with simplicity and elegance. You will guide the user experience from research to design to implementation, working with a team of talented visual designers, developers, and scientists. The ideal candidate will have worked in-house developing innovative solutions that incorporate a holistic approach and deliver extraordinary user experiences to a wide variety of users.
About Us The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of work experience as an information architect, interaction designer, user experience designer, or similar role.
Solid understanding of the best practices and principles of visual design, user-centered design, interaction design, and responsive web design.
Ability to capture requirements via stakeholders and domain research.
Ability to create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, interactive prototypes, and conduct user testing.
Ability to communicate design approaches to different audiences, including non-designers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Online portfolio required.
Experience designing complex data visualizations and in-depth knowledge of content management systems is a plus.
A degree in interaction design, information architecture, or equivalent is preferred but optional.
Responsibilities
Employ a holistic, strategic, and creative approach to create user-centric experiences that support our users' behaviors, needs, and goals as determined through data-driven research and usability testing.
Establish the look and feel for websites and interfaces for desktop and mobile that incorporate appropriate brand guidelines.
Conduct user tests and analyze how our users think and behave in pursuing their goals.
Brainstorm, storyboard, wireframe, and prototype to support a variety of experiences.
Present drafts to communicate processes and iterate based on feedback to meet user needs.
Prepare design assets for development and collaborate with developers to ensure successful implementation.
Collaborate with management, scientists, designers, and developers to ensure users’ needs are met and expectations exceeded.
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About Us The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (INI, www.ini.usc.edu) are world leaders in the development of advanced computational and scientific approaches for the comprehensive mapping of brain structure and function. LONI’s unique multidisciplinary environment and cutting edge resources allow for integration of clinical, psychological and genotypic information with neuroimaging phenotypes for research questions in neurology, psychiatry and developmental neurobiology.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of work experience as an information architect, interaction designer, user experience designer, or similar role.
Solid understanding of the best practices and principles of visual design, user-centered design, interaction design, and responsive web design.
Ability to capture requirements via stakeholders and domain research.
Ability to create information architecture diagrams, user experience workflow diagrams, wireframes, proof-of-concepts, interactive prototypes, and conduct user testing.
Ability to communicate design approaches to different audiences, including non-designers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Online portfolio required.
Experience designing complex data visualizations and in-depth knowledge of content management systems is a plus.
A degree in interaction design, information architecture, or equivalent is preferred but optional.
Responsibilities
Employ a holistic, strategic, and creative approach to create user-centric experiences that support our users' behaviors, needs, and goals as determined through data-driven research and usability testing.
Establish the look and feel for websites and interfaces for desktop and mobile that incorporate appropriate brand guidelines.
Conduct user tests and analyze how our users think and behave in pursuing their goals.
Brainstorm, storyboard, wireframe, and prototype to support a variety of experiences.
Present drafts to communicate processes and iterate based on feedback to meet user needs.
Prepare design assets for development and collaborate with developers to ensure successful implementation.
Collaborate with management, scientists, designers, and developers to ensure users’ needs are met and expectations exceeded.
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