UX Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately adding a full-time UX Designer in support of our nationally recognized, Consumer and Commercial Electronic R&D client in Fountain Valley, CA.

Overview:
* Designing software and app user-interfaces for multiple platforms to enable industry-leading gaming hardware experiences
* Collaborate with the Lead Designer, engineers, and other stakeholders to define user needs, design objectives, and align with business goals
* Maintaining a shared design library including elements that make up our global unified design language
* Building functional prototypes of UI elements to share with UX research and Software engineering stakeholders
* Presenting designs and design recommendations to internal stakeholder audiences and using research findings to clarify and explain the conclusions
* Advocating our users' point-of-view in the larger design discussions; voicing their feedback and connecting that to our design and business goals
* Staying up to date with latest design trends and user expectations, always looking for new and creative ways to improve the software/app experiences

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant Design field, Human Factors Engineering, or demonstrated competence
* 3-5 years of relevant experience with a focus on software and apps, ideally in the hardware technology or gaming sectors
* Strong design portfolio highlighting software and app design experience, as well visual design and animation
* Strong desire to ask and understand -why- in order to simplify complex concepts into intuitive tasks
* Solid understanding of design principles, theories, and concepts (including accessibility and responsive design concepts)
* Strong understanding and experience in designing and implementing research and data collection plans for user experience testing and acceptance
* Working knowledge of Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems & design guidelines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to solve problems by asking questions and actively listening
* Ability to effectively communicate user experience data, design proposals and product specifications and negotiate options at management levels. Ability to present, pitch and convince
* Eager to challenge the status quo, continuously finding ways to innovate
* Bonus point for experience with interface prototyping with Protopie or similar tools
* Bonus point for experience with 3D design software and/or UI development in Xcode or Android Studio
* Bonus point for experience in designing for AR/VR/XR environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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