UX Designer I

As a UX Designer, you'll be part of a software development team that collaborates with product managers, business analysts, and even end users to create sleek, highly functional applications that "WOW" our customers. Supported by enthusiastic and creative design peers, you'll also help develop standards for a consistent and effective user experience across a suite of integrated products. At HCSS, our mission drives us to focus on a positive customer experience while maintaining an employee-centered work/life integration environment. Setting you up for success, here are some items you'll be tackling to meet the objectives of this role. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Take design stories from concept to completion with different Development teams across multiple products. Design fully usable mock-ups and prototypes for Web applications that back-end developers can take and run with. Evaluate our web and mobile suite, identify UX/UI improvements or changes in HCSS products, and create solutions. Create effective user interface applications with an emphasis on simplicity and consistency. Lead and contribute to design discussions with peers or stakeholders. Collaborate with product managers, development supervisors, quality assurance, developers, executives, and other UX designers on various design projects. Contribute to and maintain our style guide and contribute to design system discussions. Proactively research and interview subject matter experts and end-users to define concepts, expand on business requirements, and learn more about our users' business problems. WHO WE NEED Relevant work experience as a UI/UX Designer, similar role, or role with transferable skills in researching and designing for software development Ability to creatively design effective workflows or interaction designs as proposed solutions within constraints from business requirements, user needs, and company goals Ability to identify and interview subject-matter experts, stakeholders, and users Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills Ability to collaborate with teams effectively Ability to present and articulate design decisions clearly to peers and stakeholders Experience or foundational skills in storyboarding, wireframing, interaction design, user flows, whiteboarding, mock-ups, and prototyping A solid understanding of Web and mobile user experience design A strong foundation of UX principles Experience in designing clear user interfaces that intuitively guide the user Ability to identify and troubleshoot UX/UI design issues Portfolio of work showcasing ability to create effective solutions towards positive user experiences as well as proficiency in UI and interaction design

WE'RE HCSS. WE'RE A SOFTWARE COMPANY BASED IN SUGAR LAND, TX, AND WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THAT HELPS STREAMLINE THEIR OPERATIONS. OUR MISSION AT HCSS IS TO HELP CUSTOMERS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY SOFTWARE AND EXCEPTIONALLY HELPFUL SERVICE, WHILE PROVIDING A GREAT LIFE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES. WITH THIS MISSION AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVERYTHING WE DO, WE'RE RECOGNIZED AS A PIONEER AND LEADER IN OUR MARKET AND NOMINATED THE "BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN TEXAS" 16 YEARS IN A ROW.