UX / UI Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Manager, Product & Design, the UX / UI Designer is responsible for having a solid understanding of the best practices used for the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of software solutions and their application to custom developed solutions. This position works with various team members within the Product Development team and various enterprise stakeholder groups to define best in class UX models for multiple unique custom solutions. This position is also responsible for a products useful lifecycle to ensure that it is enhanced with the latest approaches to design, and user experience practices that align with our diverse user base across the custom solutions we offer to the enterprise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Produces product designs and user experience vision for in-house custom development projects by working closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, enterprise stakeholders and the intended users of the solution.

2. Creates interaction models, wireframes, prototypes for proposed software solutions or feature enhancements across mobile and web client solutions for multiple product development initiatives.

3. Effectively articulates user experience designs to internal business units that justify design elements.

4. Participates in backlog grooming with the Development Studio and Product Management teams to ensure design and user experience requirements are fully understood. Ensures development meets the various UI and UX elements.

5. Provides clarification to development studios during sprints, as required. Maintains proficient level knowledge of solution designs throughout the development effort of a release.

6. Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of design and user experience best practices.

7. Participate in focus groups with stakeholders and customers.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Software Design or a related field required.

Minimum four years experience in software design experience required.

Minimum one year of either Mobile Application, Web Interface, or Customer Relationship Management Dashboard designs preferred.

Related, relevant, and / or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are required.

Experience with deconstructing complex requirements into multiple easily understood requirements.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

No Driving Responsibilities : Role does not require a drivers license or insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.

Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and / or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Sedentary work : involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!