Job Description
Join InnovateKC Design Studio as a UX Designer and transform digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients! We're offering a competitive $10,000 sign-on bonus for exceptional candidates who can craft intuitive, user-centered designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in our modern downtown Kansas City office, where innovation meets Midwestern charm. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development stipends, and health benefits starting day one. Help us redefine digital excellence while building your career in one of America's most livable cities.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end UX design processes including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
- Create responsive UI designs that align with brand guidelines and WCAG accessibility standards
- Develop design systems and component libraries for enterprise-scale applications
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to implement design solutions
- Analyze user behavior data to drive iterative design improvements
- Present design rationale to stakeholders through compelling visual storytelling
- Mentor junior designers and conduct design critiques
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional UX design experience with portfolio showcasing B2B SaaS projects
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and information architecture
- Experience conducting user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing)
- Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for front-end development awareness
- Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into intuitive interfaces
- Portfolio demonstrating measurable impact on user engagement and conversion metrics
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field