Overview:

Guidepoint’s Engineering team thrives on problem-solving and creating happier users. As Guidepoint works to achieve its mission of making individuals, businesses, and the world smarter through personalized knowledge-sharing solutions, the engineering team is taking on challenges to improve our internal CRM system and create new products to optimize the seamless delivery of our services.

We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to join our team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience with the full product life cycle, from product discovery and hypothesis validation to design, development, and measurement of features that are being used by our customers.

This is a hybrid role out of our New York City office.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Work closely with product management, engineering other stakeholders to define the product strategy, roadmap, and design vision
• Conduct user research and testing to validate product hypotheses and inform design decisions
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design concepts and product features
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented as intended
• Work with product management to develop and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to track the success of features and products
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and data analysis
• Mentor junior UX designers and contribute to the growth of the design team

Minimum Technical Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a UX designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centred design and design thinking principles
• Passionate about problem solving through design
• Strong design skills in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing using 3rd party tools.
• Knowledge of UX best practices and design systems
• Excellent understanding of design systems and their applications 
• Expertise in visual design and iconography
• Proficient in Jira
• Stay current on industry trends, design standards and technological advancements
• Expertise in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related field

Soft Skills Required:

• Maintain problem solving skills and a proactive work style
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Independent contributor with drive
• Collaborative and teamwork-oriented
• Accountable for work and take ownership of tasks
• Strategic thinker
• Manages projects and uphold quality on a deadline
• Exhibits judgement when it comes to prioritization and overall team management
• Proven effective leadership skills

What We Offer: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. Base salary may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.

You will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• 15 PTO Days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
• Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
• Commuter benefits and a corporate discounts
• Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Friday happy hour, “Summer Fridays”, and free snacks and beverages in the office
• Year-round corporate athletic league
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

About Guidepoint: 

Guidepoint is a leading research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process. Powered by innovative technology, real-time data, and hard-to-source expertise, we help our clients to turn answers into action. 

Backed by a network of nearly 1.5 million experts and Guidepoint’s 1,300 employees worldwide, we inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. 

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, advisors, and client base, which allows us to create connections that offer a wealth of perspectives. We are committed to upholding policies that contribute to an equitable and welcoming environment for our community, regardless of background, identity, or experience.  

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