What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Designer position at Enlighten Designs?
Add expected salary to your profile for insights.UX designers play a crucial role in helping our clients and developers understand who users are, how they experience the technology we build, and most importantly, what’s needed to shape that experience to be positive and successful for all.Technology offers exciting possibilities and potential to create things. We're looking for someone to join the teams that dream up and make those things as an advocate for the people who use them.As a UX designer, you’ll be the glue uniting everyone involved around the people at the centre of user-centered design.Why you’ll want this job (what’s in it for me) Work at a top-tier technology company in Hamilton on challenging local and international projects for big-name clients.Work with some of the best local talent in a supportive, collaborative, somewhat geeky environment where shenanigans and technical innovation coexist daily (ask us about regular games sessions, hacky standup, or why all the ducks).Our culture of collaboration means learning and development is a core value.We value fun and building real relationships by connecting with each other at daily hacky standups, regular team lunches, your choice of cake on your cake day, or we even have a soccer club!The team is Hamilton based and supports flexible working arrangements.What you’ll bring (This role suits someone with these strengths – skills, expertise, experience) Preferably a qualification in design, visual communication, psychology, or human-computer interaction (HCI).3 years’ experience in a similar or related role and knowledge of user- or human-centered design methodologies, usability principles, information architecture, accessibility (i.e. the foundations of user experience).A passion for design, with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape and available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.Strategic planning and execution of user research and testing activities, with disciplined record keeping and clear, concise reporting.A positive, collaborative attitude to solving problems, tackling challenges, and continual improvement.Great communication skills (visual, written, and verbal) and confidence in presenting and facilitating.Ability to work well with technical people and concepts, e.g. artificial intelligence, agile workflows, and data visualisation and storytelling.Adding your personality to the culture and team, making Enlighten an even greater place to work.Your ideal company (about Enlighten) Enlighten Designs is an award-winning creative technical agency, one of Waikato’s largest ICT service providers, and a leading NZ Microsoft Partner. Between our Enlighten, Black Sheep, and Bronte brands, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class human-centered technology solutions to local businesses and across the globe.Learn more on the Enlighten Designs website.To apply Let’s be great together. Apply by sending these things : Include telling us about your favourite website or app and what’s great about the user experience.Your portfolio of work (demonstrate your design thinking, show us why we need to meet you).How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions : Do you have a legal right to work in New Zealand? If you are on a work visa can you provide details of type and duration in your cover letter?In March / April 2025 will you live in or within 30 km of Hamilton? If you have plans to move to Hamilton or would move for the role, please let us know. Cambridge, Huntly, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, and Te Awamutu are within 30km.Are you prepared to work full time in the office during your induction period, and ongoing at least three days in the office?#J-18808-Ljbffr