WSP in the U.S. is hiring : Senior UI / UX Web Designer in Buffalo

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a full-time Senior UI / UX Web Designer , located near any WSP US office. As part of the team, you will collaborate with project managers, front-end application developers and software engineers by providing accessible-compliant and responsive user interface / user experience design nationally as part of our Visualization and Data Intelligence practice, a growing national business line focused on advancing and enhancing the quality of WSP client deliverables.

Our successful candidate must be a detailed-oriented self-starter with strong communication skills and is a team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will not only have the knowledge and experience to design UI / UX concepts for a variety of online web applications but will be also able to consult on applications’ overall user journey and experience, ensuring the product is intuitive and enjoyable to use.

The successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of problem-solving and finding solutions to creatively advance online applications for WSP clients. The successful candidate will be expected to exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Your Impact

Lead UI / UX design strategy and implementation on a variety of online and mobile applications.

Support, enhance and maintain design of legacy systems.

Drive creation of polished, professional, high-quality UI / UX design that meet industry standards for responsive design and accessibility compliance.

Mentor team members and collaborate in application development to address user experience.

Work with a variety of technical staff and project teams to determine the best approach for specific budgets, projects and schedules.

Actively pursue research to remain current with industry trends and best practices.

Adhere to project schedules and budgets and meet tight deadlines.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technical arts, computer science or a related field

5-12+ years custom UI / UX design

Proficiency in user-centered design, journey mapping, user flows and usability testing

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

A portfolio of professional UI / UX design work for both web and mobile platforms

High proficiency in Figma, wireframing and prototyping

High proficiency in Adobe CS (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro)

High-proficiency in responsive and mobile-first design

Proficiency in ADA Section 508 website requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and congenially with project teams, Project Managers, Task Leaders, and Senior Management in a wide variety of fields

Exceptional attention to detail

Highly proficient at self-management; ability to be nimble in the face of shifting project schedules and delivering high-quality output in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Experience providing rigorous UI / UX analysis of applications

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of CSS, Git, HTML5, JavaScript, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, UI Development, and Vue a plus.

Experience in leveraging AI tools for UI / UX.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and / or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary : $110,000-$125,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and / or federal law.

U.S. Citizenship required.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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