Since 2007, RUN Studios has created world-class creative content for prominent and emerging brands, bringing together talented artists, savvy producers, authentic storytelling, and business intelligence to tell compelling brand stories that evoke inspiration and engagement. With deep roots in video production and motion design, RUN Studios creates media across all channels, and serves as a strategic resourcing partner to build robust, agile, and inspired creative teams.
RUN Studios, and its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, are seeking a User Experience Designer to join for an approximate 1-month project!
While working remotely is an option for this position, preference is for candidates based in the Seattle area who are available to work onsite.
We are seeking a talented and passionate User Experience Designer to lead the design of our client’s innovative, company-wide web-based defect registry. This critical tool will enable employees across all departments to efficiently report, track, and manage defects in our products and processes. We are looking for a creative problem-solver who can leverage cutting-edge UX principles to create an intuitive, user-friendly interface that will streamline our defect management workflow and improve overall product quality.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in designing a web application that will be used daily by employees at all levels of our client’s organization. The ideal candidate will have a data-driven approach to design, using analytics and user feedback to inform their decisions and measure the effectiveness of their solutions. A strong commitment to user advocacy is essential, as this role will significantly impact the productivity and efficiency of our client’s entire workforce.
As a User Experience Designer, You Will
- Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups as needed to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to help define business and feature requirements via empirical online data, usability findings, market research, and proven UCD principles.
- Present design work to the product team, and our client’s executives for review and feedback.
- Contribute to user interface design and development best practices and standards.
As an Applicant, You Bring
- 7+ years industry experience providing interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
- Self-starter who is a customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic team player.
- Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in an agile, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prototype in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, or Flash highly desired.
- Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
- Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, and Dreamweaver.
- A strong online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant, user-centered design solutions is required.
Additional Position Details
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Physical Demands
- Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Work Environment
- Typical for an office setting or home environment.
- Requires 5 days onsite.
- Travel
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.
Compensation
Pay Range: $70-$77 (Hourly)
The successful candidate’s pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.
Benefits:
Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.
As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
