Manages a department of designers that apply user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps.
Manages the gathering of requirements from users and stakeholders and guides development of the overall information architecture. Works with directors and management to allocate resources appropriately to new products and features. Requires knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | User Experience Digital Designer I | The User Experience Digital Designer I gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Being an User Experience Digital Designer I applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. In addition, User Experience Digital Designer I requires knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, lineto and FLASH. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an User Experience Digital Designer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as an User Experience Digital Designer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 2 | User Experience Digital Designer V | The User Experience Digital Designer V gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Being a User Experience Digital Designer V applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. In addition, User Experience Digital Designer V requires knowledge of visual design and wireframing/prototyping tools. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a User Experience Digital Designer V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Working as a User Experience Digital Designer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. |
| 3 | User Experience Digital Designer II | The User Experience Digital Designer II gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Being a User Experience Digital Designer II applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. In addition, User Experience Digital Designer II requires knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, lineto and FLASH. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a User Experience Digital Designer II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a User Experience Digital Designer II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. |
| 4 | User Experience Digital Designer IV | The User Experience Digital Designer IV gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Being an User Experience Digital Designer IV applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. In addition, User Experience Digital Designer IV requires knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, Lineto and FLASH. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an User Experience Digital Designer IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as an User Experience Digital Designer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. |
| 5 | User Experience Digital Designer III | The User Experience Digital Designer III gathers requirements from users and stakeholders, defines information architecture, creates sample user personas, and documents user workflow. Applies user-centered design principles to improve the workflow, expand the functionality, and enhance the visual appeal of websites and mobile apps. Being a User Experience Digital Designer III applies the results from user research and usability testing to create new features and improve current features. Designs wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. In addition, User Experience Digital Designer III requires knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, lineto and FLASH. May perform user research, usability testing, or facilitate focus groups. May require familiarity with various graphic design software packages Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a User Experience Digital Designer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a User Experience Digital Designer III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Budgeting | Level 3 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 4 |
| Coordination | Level 4 |