Senior UX Designer

Please note : This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis ~~~Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company.Ready to work with / through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...As the Senior UX Designer, you will be responsible for the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design of our various digital products and assets. You will work closely with the Director of UX Design and Research, UX product manager, and development teams to conduct user research, conceptualize new ideas, create rich visualizations, develop mock-ups and prototypes, and ensure all elements of the user experience are optimized for improved usability, usefulness, and exceptional visual design. You will also implement visual elements within our web design system. The successful candidate will display a passion for delivering responsive and creative solutions to UI / UX design problems by staying up to date with best practices and emerging trends in UX design and UI technology.Responsibilities : Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.Lead and participate in the brainstorming of and creation of concepts for best-in-class user experiences.Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user-friendliness to complex design roadblocks.Translate requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns, and attractive user interfaces.Develop UI mock-ups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and what they look like.Design graphical user interface elements, i.e., menus, tabs, and widgets utilizing a unified design system. Strong focus on essential elements such as color, typography, and texture.Work closely with fellow creatives and developers to ensure the solidity of design systems.Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness & adaptive design). Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and adhere to corporate brand guidelines.Present design work to the user experience team, product teams, and senior leadership for review and feedback.Requirements : Experience - Min. of 7 years UI / UX design experience for digital products or services.A portfolio of professional UI / UX design work for both web and mobile platforms.Working knowledge of the following technologies and software : Figma, iOS, Android, Design Systems, and Adobe Creative Suite.A team player but can work independently too.Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.Understanding of Enterprise Design Systems or Atomic Design Systems.Experience developing UX wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mock-ups for both web and mobile.Possess a solid understanding and demonstration of user-centered goal-directed design principles.Possess a good understanding of what types of experiences are made possible by current digital technologies.Proven ability to develop simple and elegant design approaches to complex design problems.Experience in designing for the web, preferably for Enterprise products.Bachelor’s degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.Current on latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.Location : East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid)Pay Rate : $70 - $78 / hour based on experience and qualifications (W2 Only)Contract : 10 monthsHealth, dental, vision, 401kWhy Novartis?766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives, and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.Accommodation : If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $70 - $78