Senior UX Designer

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Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio in complex projects., Proficiency in Figma and a solid understanding of UX/UI principles and design systems., Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate design decisions., Strong team player with experience in cross-functional collaboration..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end design process from research to prototyping and user testing.
  • Collaborate with UX team to ensure design cohesion across projects.
  • Conduct user research and usability tests to validate design decisions.
  • Create wireframes and high-fidelity designs that communicate functionality effectively.

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Flywheel.io Computer Software / SaaS SME https://flywheel.io/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

About the Position 
 
As a Senior UX Designer at Flywheel, you'll help define end-to-end user experiences, from researching the problem space to shaping the innovative UI design that brings our best-in-class biomedical research platform to life! You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex, data-heavy customer workflows and craft them into intuitive, accessible interfaces for our customers around the globe. 
 
Environment 
 
We're highly responsive to customer needs and constantly strive to positively contribute to the biomedical and life sciences communities we serve. We value collaborative people with a strong drive to simplify complex problems, a solid foundation in UX design heuristics, and a customer-centered approach to designing software for people. We appreciate self-motivated, creative individuals who work well in a collaborative environment – constantly generating and sharing new ideas and solutions with the team.  
 
Our team ofproduct managers, engineers, data scientists, medical professionals and designers are all driven by a common desire to solve problems in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. As a startup, we embrace a culture of experimentation and agility and are always looking to push boundaries. 
 
Flywheel has a comprehensive benefits package and encourages a balanced work life and home life. 

Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end design process, from research and ideation to prototyping and user testing on multiple teams across Flywheel. 
  • Collaborate with UX team to ensure designs are on system and there is cohesion in design and patterns across designers. 
  • Take the initiative to communicate and follow-up with cross-functional team members in resolving ambiguities. 
  • Participate in and foster a collaborative design culture. 
  • Partner with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand technical constraints and business requirements. 
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging design solutions that resonate with users. 
  • Conduct user research to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and pain points. 
  • Design and execute usability tests to validate design decisions and iterate based on feedback.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that effectively communicate design ideas and functionality. 
  • Ensure that designs are not only using the design system but also align with technical feasibility and performance standards.
  • Tackle ambiguous problems with a solution-oriented mindset, leveraging data and user insights to guide design decisions. 
  • Continuously iterate on designs based on feedback and evolving project requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency across products. 
  • Advocate for best practices in design, usability, and accessibility. 
  • Comply with company policies, including security, confidentiality, and data protection requirements, to maintain a secure work environment. 

  • What would make you a great fit
  • 5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design solutions, especially in technically complex or ambiguous projects. 
  • Proficiency in understanding and translating technical requirements into user-friendly designs. Experience working closely with engineering teams. 
  • Expertise in Figma with a solid understanding of UX/UI principles, design systems, and user-centric design.  
  • Demonstrated curiosityin educating yourself and the design team when unknowns or new learning opportunities arise. 
  • Demonstrated design solutions that simplified clumsy or complexuser workflows. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to diverse audiences. 
  • Strong team player with experience working in cross-functional teams. 
  • An interest in med tech, data, and simplifying technical experiences.  
  • You are a curious, self-motivated, and creative individual who thrives in a collaborative, dynamicstartup working environment. 
  • Do you feel like you don't have everything that's listed above? If you have some of the skills and experience that we’re looking for and are willing to use your talent to learn the rest, we encourage you to apply!

    About Us

    Flywheel is the leading research data platform that's transforming the way biomedical and imaging data are managed at leading life sciences, clinical, and academic institutions globally.

    Flywheel provides a comprehensive research data solution with all the tools needed for curation, imaging processing, machine learning workflows, and secure collaboration. By leveraging cloud scalability and automating research workflows, Flywheel helps organizations scale research data and analysis, improve scientific collaboration, and accelerate discoveries.

    Company Values

    GO STEADY WITH LEVITY
    The alchemy of effective teamwork happens when we each take ownership of both the menial and the magical every day. We’re serious, but never stuffy. We keep our cool under pressure because we assume best intentions and maintain perspective. This allows for true teamwork, with a dash of irreverence.

    WORK BETTER TOGETHER 
    We are tenacious and united in our pursuit of solving our customers’ biggest challenges, and no challenge is too big. Diverse backgrounds across our team make us more effective as we listen, absorb, collaborate, and iterate to innovate.

    FIGURE IT OUT
    We’re obsessed with uncovering the why of any given. Having an open mind allows us to be quick to fail and quick to adapt. We relentlessly pursue continual improvement through learning and imagining new possibilities.

    GIVE A SHIT
    We’re fueled by grit, boundless energy, and a deep belief that we are doing cool shit. We don’t hesitate to stand up and speak out because we trust that through tough, honest discourse we can drive change and make a real difference for our customers and our mission.


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    Industry :
    Computer Software / SaaS
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Other Skills

    • Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Curiosity
    • Creativity
    • Teamwork
    • Self-Motivation
    • Problem Solving

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