UI/UX Designer

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a UI/UX Designer
Position: UI/UX Designer
Duration: 3-6 month contract to hire
Location: Chicago or Denver area (remote initially)
We are searching for an UI/UX Designer with a passion for translating data into simple to understand language with actionable reports. Our ideal candidate will play a key role in designing the UI/UX experience, have a background in data engineering, and experience developing an interface that allows an end user to visualize data. The UI/UX Designer gathers requirements, designs, and works with a variety of team members to realize high-quality user-interfaces. This position will be in close contact with end users.
As a UI/UX Designer, you will: Works with the team to define the visual language as well as functionality and usability requirements. Develops and creates UI ?design, interactive prototypes, and artwork workflows from concept to completion. Tests, identifies, and fixes functional and usability issues. Understands current industry UI/UX trends and serves as a knowledge base for future development. Creates or contributes to the creation of UI tools and processes. Documents and communicates the UI design vision across the company and to external partners. Maintains UI/UX design consistency throughout projects. Designs and implements medium to complex flows, screens, and components at a high-quality bar with minimal oversight. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines necessary to deliver features on time, in line with the art direction, and with the end users' best interest in mind. Ensure UI/UX is optimal with continued iteration and development. Identifies priorities and gaps in current designs, data structures, and contributes to creative and technical solutions. What’s required: Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, graphic or interactive design preferred. Minimum 5-10 years professional experience as a UI/UX designer with the ability to provide a strong portfolio. Experience developing an UI/UX art pipeline and uses that to lead UI development. Strong graphic design ability in 2D, 3D a plus. Experience managing and collaborating with other team members of varying skill levels. Strong communication and organizational skills. Demonstrates strong technical and problem-solving abilities. Identifies challenges and proactively addresses them. Knowledgeable in UI/UX best practices and requirements. Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in Envision, Adobe, Power BI, Tableau and other designer tools. Committed to providing outstanding customer service and represents the company in a professional manner. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information. Must be able to identify and escalate non-technical issues to their immediate Supervisor or People Services department. Proven experience working in a fast-paced collaborative environment where personal initiative is a critical element to success.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: Between $63 and $70 per hour.
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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