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People passion purpose
Everything school specialty offers is designed for one purpose – to help students succeedWe believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow.
We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a timeWe need to talk if you share our passion:
Transforming more than classrooms.®
Benefits
School specialty offers medical, dental, & vision plans (effective day 1), wellness programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401 (k), pto, promise hours dedicated to volunteering, education reimbursement, paid holidays, fall & winter flexible hours, employee discounts and much more!
Designer-user experience
As a ux designer, you`ll act as the experience and visual designer for development teams, guiding the direction for customer centric designYou`ll understand customer`s needs and meet with end-users to establish an understanding of their unique needs, research their workflows, and observe our applications being used contextuallyThroughout the design process, you`ll demonstrate your ideas with various levels of finish sketches, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypesYou will work closely with web developers, and ux manager to create easy to use and aesthetically pleasing products for customers to engage with.
Essential functions
The ux/ui designer is responsible for designing user interfaces and visuals and will be expected to collaborate closely with program management, designers, qa and development teams
Produce wireframes, user interfaces, style guides, design prototypes, and design specifications
Conduct acceptance testing on enhancements to existing systems or participates in acceptance testing on new systems
Validate ux design enhancements and solutions by conducting usability testing, evaluating traffic patterns and engagement metrics, and studying user feedback
Review competitor websites or offerings to investigate how to improve consumer engagement with our applications and websites
Develop and implement design strategy and recommendations for additions and enhancements to our digital experience and its infrastructure while balancing business initiatives and technological capabilities
Ability to understand business metrics and translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences
Minimum requirements
3+ years of experience in digital commerce working as a ux designer, content designer, graphic designer or similar role
Direct experience working on b2b and/or b2c ecommerce platforms
Previous design experience in an ecommerce organization or prior agency experience
Ability to establish cross-functional relationships and an understanding of it development and business processes
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Experience using data-driven insights to inform designs and tests to enhance the shopper journey
Experience with digital analytics (google analytics) and reporting tools
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent working experience
Preferred knowledge and skills
Sound knowledge of web and mobile technologies
Web, application or system design experience that will help you conceptualize and create visualization standards into attractive, easily-understood deliverables
Highly detail-oriented and accurate, excellent organizational and time- management skills
Confident, innovative thinking, and a strong sense of initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt and change in creative environments, multitask, and prioritize
Strong organizational, time-management and analytical skills
Problem-solving skills to determine solutions to user interface challenges
Experience with a variety of design and prototyping tools such as illustrator, adobe xd, invision, etc.
Ideal candidate would live in the greenville wi, lombard il, or mansfield oh areasSalary range for this role is $64-85,000
Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classificationThey are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classifiedAll personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
School specialty, llcIs a drug free workplaceAll applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.
Eeo/aa including vets and disabled status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at opportunities@schoolspecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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