UX Developer, Power BI Reports (Part-Time / Remote)

Job Purpose:

Accomplishes software requirements by developing and maintaining applications and databases.
As our UX Developer for Power BI Reports, you'll be the primary owner of the user experience and visual design for our reporting suite. Your key responsibilities will include:

User Research & Needs Analysis: Collaborate closely with Product Owners and business
stakeholders to deeply understand user needs, reporting objectives, and key business questions.
Report Design & Prototyping:
Conceptualize and design intuitive and impactful Power BI reports and dashboards from
the ground up, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes of reports and dashboards
using design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) or directly within Power BI.
Focus on data storytelling, information hierarchy, and user flow within reports to guide
users effectively.
Visual Aesthetics & Branding:
Define and enforce visual design standards including color palettes, typography,
iconography, and layout to ensure a consistent and professional look and feel across all
reports.
Create and implement Power BI themes to maintain brand consistency and elevate
report aesthetics.
User Experience (UX) Optimization:
Apply advanced UX principles to optimize report navigation, interactivity (slicers,
drill-throughs), and overall ease of use.
Design for accessibility and responsiveness, ensuring reports are effective across various
devices and user needs.
Feedback & Iteration:
Lead and facilitate design reviews with stakeholders and end-users to gather feedback
on report prototypes and designs.
Iterate on designs based on user feedback and insights from User Acceptance Testing
(UAT) to continuously enhance the user experience.
Collaboration & Guidance: Work hand-in-hand with Reports Developers to ensure your designs
are technically feasible and accurately implemented in Power BI. Provide clear design
specifications and guidance.
What You'll Bring:
3+ years of dedicated experience as a UX/UI Designer or Product Designer with a strong
portfolio specifically showcasing data visualization design, dashboard UX, and interactive
reporting experiences.
Demonstrable expertise in designing for Power BI, including a deep understanding of its visual
capabilities, layout options, and interaction patterns.
Proficiency with UX/UI design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) for wireframing
and prototyping.
Expert knowledge of user experience (UX) principles as they apply to data and business
intelligence, including information architecture, usability, and visual communication.
An exceptional eye for visual aesthetics, layout, typography, and color theory, with the ability to
create compelling and easy-to-digest data narratives.
Strong ability to translate complex business requirements and raw data into intuitive,
user-friendly report designs.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate
design rationale and gather constructive feedback from diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with Power BI development aspects (DAX, M-query) is a plus, but the primary focus is
on the design and user experience.
Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage time effectively to deliver high-quality
designs within a part-time schedule.