Esri is a global leader in geographic information systems, and they are seeking a UI Designer II to create outstanding user experiences for mobile, desktop, and cross-platform applications. The role involves designing visual elements and ensuring design coherence while collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying updated on design trends.
You will be responsible for creating visual designs specifically for mobile and native UI functionality included with Esri's mapping SDKs
This includes designing UX/UI solutions at various levels of fidelity, from high-level wireframes and mock-ups to detailed visual designs, technical documents, diagrams, and interactive prototypes
Your designs will convert complex requirements into intuitive, easy-to-use, and accessible interfaces
You will drive the overall design coherence by providing interaction and visual design guidance
This involves conducting design reviews, ensuring that the design standards are maintained across all products, and producing detailed production design specifications for the development team
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
You will also be an advocate for UX activities, clearly communicating their value to team members, stakeholders, and partners
Staying up to date with the latest design patterns and technologies is crucial in this role
You will continuously learn and adapt, integrating new trends and technologies into your design process to keep Esri's products at the cutting edge of user experience design
Qualification
Required
2+ years in UX, UI, or interaction design, particularly focusing on mobile and desktop application UIs
Proficient in using design software such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Understanding of best practices in user-centered design and possess strong graphic design skills; this includes expertise in typography, intuitive layouts, user journeys, storytelling, and grid-based design
Familiarity with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and Google's Material Design
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, graphic design, computer science, or a related field
An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, and a strong understanding of client objectives
Preferred
Knowledge of qualitative and mixed-method UX research methodologies will be beneficial, helping to inform and validate your design decisions
Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and analysis applications is a significant plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families)
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Esri is a software company that devolops geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping.
