Project Analyst - UX Designer - PEAK Technical Services Inc.

Length: 6 month+ contract
Hours: standard, 40 per week
Pay: $41.38-$43.43/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Design Excellence: Oversee the entire design process, creating high-quality and interactive Figma designs that are user-friendly, accessible, and consistent with our design guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including, designers, researchers, developers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements, understand user needs, and deliver visually comprehensive ready-to-develop solutions that drive business outcomes.
• User-Centered Design: Help conduct usability and accessibility testing to inform design decisions. Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs to enhance the user experience.
• Agile Methodology: Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure design tasks are aligned with the project timeline and goals. Lead PI Planning design activities once a quarter.
• Documentation: Create detailed design principles and specifications to facilitate smooth development. Collaborate with engineers to ensure that designs are implemented accurately.
• Design Systems: Help develop our design system by creating new components and patterns that can be used across different products. Make sure design elements are consistent, reusable, and scalable.

Skills/Experience:

• Ability to effectively summarize and present relevant information to leadership teams
• Experience with cross-project/program dependency identification and management
• Strong Written and Oral communication skills with ability to present complex information and respond to complex needs of a large and visible project or program
• Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders, and leverage relationships to resolve complex project issues
• Effectiveness working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project),
• Good understanding of SAP systems and HR functions
• Experience with integration of multiple project components, including vendor-produced scope components
• High-level technical knowledge of the SAP Cloud platform, SAP PI/PO, SAP ABAP and knowledge of SAP HCM or other industry leading HCM platforms

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered high-fidelity designs for complex applications.
• Experience working with design systems and creating components that are consistent and reusable.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, and prototyping.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as: Jira, Figjam, Confluence, Chromatic Storybook.
• Understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in an agile team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and advocate for design decisions.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with rail industry and movement of trains.
• Experience designing processes, software, or applications for internal audiences in enterprise organizations.
• Familiarity with the usability testing process and tools such as: dScout, Maze, UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, or UserZoom
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for inclusive design.

 

Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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