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mStoner UX Specialist

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Headquarters: Chicago, IL
URL: https://www.mstoner.com/

mStoner is looking for an experienced UX specialist who can translate research, analytics, client goals, and customer needs into solutions that deliver results on university and college websites. This newly created position will contribute to the growth and creativity of a data-informed, user-centered and technology-forward company.

As UX Specialist, you’ll join an experienced team of strategists, designers, and technologists bringing higher education brands to life on the web through elegant and immersive experiences. You’ll report to our Creative Director.

Success in this role requires a user-focused approach, ability to analyze complex or vague situations, and strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition, we’re looking for someone who will thrive as a member of a collaborative, casual, and collegial team in multiple locations.

Estimated compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 depending on level of experience.

What You’ll Do

Develop UX ideas and solutions and express them in the form of wireframes, user flows, personas, experience maps, design specs and/or lo-fi mock-ups
Work with designers and developers to ensure UX solutions are properly translated to design and code
Facilitate user research studies and other methods of discovery
Conduct moderated usability tests via online tools, synthesizing the findings into client-facing documents with recommended improvements
Contribute to reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables
Partner with content specialists to develop user-centered information architecture

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Three or more years of experience in a digital agency
Prior experience delivering UX solutions to clients
Experience in and passion for designing digital products from ideation to implementation
Fluent in UX design tools, such as Sketch, inVision, Optimal Workshop, Lookback, and Slickplan
Proven experience with a variety of user testing and UX research methods
Previous experience working in Higher Education communications, a plus
Previous experience developing solutions for large and complex websites with content management systems/processes, a plus
Google analytics certification, a plus

Job Requirements:

Must be a good problem solver, and someone who is curious and enjoys learning new skills
Must be organized and able to manage and track time effectively
Must be able to meet deadlines and negotiate priorities with other team members
Must be able to balance multiple projects in a given week
Must be versatile and able to contribute and add value to the team on a variety of tasks
Must be proactive and self-motivated, this position is not for someone who needs to be told exactly what to do and how to do it
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers from a variety of professional disciplines and at different levels of authority
Strong preference for someone who will work in our downtown Chicago office
Must be able to collaborate and work effectively in a remote / distributed environment
Must be available to travel two to four days per month for client discovery