Esri is a global leader in geographic information systems, and they are seeking a UI Designer II to create outstanding mobile and native user experiences. The role involves designing innovative interfaces for apps focusing on maps and geography while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design coherence and integration of new trends.
Design Creation and Implementation: 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
Design Coherence and Guidance: 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
Team Collaboration and Inspiration: 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
Continuous Learning and Adaptation: 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
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Portland, OR area for this position.
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare 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, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Esri is a software company that devolops geographic information system software, location intelligence, and mapping.
