Designer, UI/UX
Job Description
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is hiring a UI/UX Designer to support the creation, evolution, and optimization of its SaaS platform and products.
Responsibilities
- Define design guidelines with clear design rationale across multiple product lines
- Set up and maintain the design process as part of organizational agility, including end user interviews, research, engagement with product management, and execution with teams
- Translate epics, feature descriptions, and user stories into UI/UX wireframes
- Create wireframe artifacts that may include flow diagrams, storyboards, and site maps
- Develop prototypes as part of design and iteration
- Manage design work against agreed goals and objectives, including schedules, milestones, and cost
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and the project team to structure test scenarios and test plans
- Coordinate with stakeholders, developers, and SMEs to confirm designs align with requirements
- Plan new designs and optimize existing designs
- Provide mentorship and guidance to designers on the team
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in UI/UX Design or a similar role
- Bachelor’s degree in design, visual communication, computer science (or comparable work experience) in business-to-business software applications
- Experience producing design solutions using wireframes, visual/graphic design, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and/or prototypes
- Proficiency with desktop publishing tools such as Adobe XD, InVision, and Figma
- Competency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
- Experience involved in the design or modification of systems or software
- Ability to investigate user experience needs tied to design requirements and user goals/objectives
- Capability to integrate ABS branding into design work
- Familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System
- Good communication skills, appreciation for systems lifecycle methodologies, and commitment to process adherence
Location
- Onsite in Houston, TX
- Preferred locations: Houston, Texas; Knoxville, Tennessee
Tools & Technologies
- Adobe XD
- InVision
- Figma
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Reporting
- Reports directly to a Manager, Director, or Executive role