CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY FOR A UX DESIGNER in CHARLOTTE, NC. THIS IS A W-2 NON-EXEMPT POSITION.

AccruePartners values our contract and consulting employees. We offer a competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of all of our contractor and consulting employees and their family members. Here is a listing of what our company offers: 401(k) Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Medical and Prescription Drug, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Top 25 U.S. digital financial services company committed to developing award-winning technology and services.
• Named one of the top three fastest-growing banking brands in the U.S. in 2020.
• Offers a full suite of products including mortgage lending, personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products (savings, money-market, and checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and individual retirement accounts (IRAs)), self-directed and investment-advisory services, and capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Fast paced, highly collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment
• Make an immediate impact in this high visibility role
• Ability to drive change within the organization with a focus on advancement in technology and programs
• Top-notch leadership committed to developing people

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

The UX Designer supports design efforts. This role will work with a talented team to combine creative concepts and designs with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative customer experiences. The ideal candidate should have a strong eye for excellence in digital design and will work closely with web usability, content management, technology, analytics, accessibility, and LOB leaders to create a unified, customer-driven design direction. Someone in this role should be highly innovative and inspire commitment to a higher standard. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Someone in this role should also be solutions oriented with the ability to multi-task and make quick creative changes and pitch ideas based on feedback from the project owners.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
Principal Expectations:

• Execute the new Ally Community Hub based on high-quality designs under the direction of the UX Design Director
• Ideate with a Senior UX Designer and prepare digital assets for the Community Hub
• Adherence to design standards and brand guidelines
• Work closely with content strategists, product owners, analytics, and the accessibility team to develop designs that address business objectives
• Execute a strong vision for excellence in web design and work closely with web usability, content management, technology, marketing, and LOB leaders to create a unified, customer-driven design direction
• Partner across related disciplines, including usability, content strategy, and web development to meet the objectives of every business engagement
• Execute competency in responsive and adaptive strategies for multi-form factor web design

Mandatory Skills:

• 7-10 years’ experience as an Information Architect or UX Designer at an agency, retail or financial services institution
• 2 years’ experience designing customer care interfaces
• 2-4+ years’ experience as a designer at an agency, retail or financial services institution or large ecommerce site
• 1+ year Salesforce / Salesforce Lightning experience
• Experience in Adobe Experience Manager Required
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of the Sketch App
• Best-practices knowledge of WC3 and other web design standards
• Excellent understanding of usability/user-centered design, UX methodology, interactive design principles, and corporate branding
• Must be highly innovative and inspire commitment to a higher standard
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be solutions-oriented with the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing requirements and conditions
• Experience in Adobe Experience Manager
• Experience creating user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch, Axure and InVision preferred
• Experience in an e-commerce, media, or start-up environment with short interval release cycles is a plus
• Solutions oriented with the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing requirements and conditions Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor’s degree.