User Experience Designer

About Stellarix

Stellarix is a global research and advisory firm specializing in consulting on techno-commercial areas, with a focus on sustainable growth through critical innovation and commercialization

Conceived by seasoned professionals with 15+ years of experience working with many of the Fortune 500 companies, startups & SMEs, and academic institutions

With the help of our distinct industry knowledge and exceptional skillset, we transform business challenges into breakthrough stories and exceptional collaborative experiences, which help our clients to use our intel to make critical strategic decisions

Team Stellarix works with organizations worldwide in providing timely and international standard analysis across industry segments with functions like Corporate Strategy, Research, Development and Innovation, Growth & Market development and many more on any topics covering ideation to commercialization like competitive intelligence, technology landscape, identifying white spaces, business research, market research, patent research and other customizable projects.

Informed by deep industry knowledge, today our objective research, analytics and technology adoption acumen is designed to be in sync with our clients, with services built for progress.

Website: https://www.stellarix.com

Job Summary:

Stellarix is looking for a talented and passionate Mid-Level UI/UX Designer to be a pivotal part of our product development team. This role is ideal for a proactive and empathetic designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to own the end-to-end design process. You will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user experiences for both our web application and mobile platforms (iOS and Android). Working closely as a sole designer within a development-focused team, you will translate complex problems into elegant design solutions that delight our users.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct various user research activities to understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points deeply.
- Develop and refine user personas, user journeys, and empathy maps to guide design decisions and ensure a user-centric approach.
- Design clear and logical information architecture, sitemaps, and user flows to define website structure and navigation for both web and mobile.
- Create low-to-high fidelity wireframes and sketches to communicate layout, functionality, and interaction concepts effectively.
- Develop interactive prototypes to demonstrate user flows, interactions, and design concepts for internal feedback and user testing.
- Plan and execute usability tests, analyze results, and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data.
- Produce high-fidelity UI designs, including detailed layouts, typography, color palettes, iconography, and graphic elements, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms (web, iOS, Android).
- Maintain and evolve design systems, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency in design and development.
- Work very closely and effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements and technical constraints into robust design solutions.
- Clearly articulate design decisions, rationale, and user insights to the team, fostering a shared understanding of the user experience.
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews), contributing design perspectives and insights.
- Proactively identify and address UX/UI challenges, advocating for the user throughout the product lifecycle.
- Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance our product/website design continuously.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 3-5 years of proven professional experience as a UI/UX Designer for digital products, specifically with experience in both web applications and mobile platforms (iOS and Android).
- Fluency in spoken English
- A strong and well-organized portfolio showcasing your end-to-end UI/UX design process, problem-solving abilities, and visual design skills across web and mobile projects.

Required Skills:

- Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools). The ability to adapt to and choose the right tool for the job is key.
- Strong experience in designing UI/UX for complex platforms.
- Strong understanding and practical application of user-centered design (UCD) principles and methodologies.
- Excellent visual design skills, including a keen eye for layout, typography, color theory, and an understanding of platform-specific UI guidelines (Material Design, Apple Human Interface Guidelines).
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing to validate design hypotheses.
- Ability to create clear wireframes, user flows, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
- Ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with developers and product teams.
- A genuine desire to understand and solve user problems.
- Ability to analyze complex challenges and devise elegant, user-friendly solutions.
- Ability to take initiative, manage multiple tasks, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to be the foundational UI/UX designer, making a significant impact on Stellarix's product design and user experience.
- A collaborative and agile environment where your ideas are valued.
- Work on exciting and challenging projects that directly contribute to the company's growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a link to your online portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design work for both web and mobile platforms, as well as your experience with analytical platforms.

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

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