Entry Level User Experience Researcher Jobs in Kansas

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Walsworth is seeking a User Experience Designer to join our world-class Technology team. Modern yearbook production demands powerful, easy-to-use, cloud-based software for student-driven design, journalism, marketing and sales. Join our nimble, empowered team driving the experience at Walsworth, one of the nation's largest and most-storied yearbook publishers. 

The UX designer will define the directional and detailed user experience for a wide range of highly interactive web applications and software, delivered on desktop, mobile and tablet devices. The designer will engage in a multi-step process, including: wireframes, user flows, final designs, prototypes and specification documents. 

This is a hybrid, salaried, exempt position based out of our Walsworth - Overland Park, Kansas, office. The schedule is 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.  Applicants must include a portfolio in their application to be considered. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position entails working with e-commerce, web applications and mobile apps 

• Create elegant user-centered designs by considering market analysis, user research and usability findings 

• Design the experience and interaction flow of new, cloud-based applications and desktop software 

• Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and visual designs to conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors 

• Develop and maintain user interface specifications 

• Present design work to cross-functional teams and respond constructively to feedback 

• Assist with the execution of design research and usability testing 

• Work with the Technology team through planning, definition, design, development and testing phases to deliver intuitive, feature-rich software solutions. 

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must include a link to a work portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process and shipped digital products 

• 1-2 years of experience in a related role 

• Proficiency with Figma 

• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 

• Experience working in Agile product development environments 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment (should we leave out because it sounds like we will over work the candidate?) 

• Experience using the Atlassian suite of products and working with a Tailwind based design system strongly preferred 

• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and social media screening as part of our standard process  

• Must be willing to commute into the Walsworth - Overland Park office on a regular basis. This is a hybrid position.  

• U.S. work authorization is required. Walsworth does not offer employment sponsorship. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in UX, Interaction Design or related design discipline 

• Portfolio of effective interface design work or outstanding portfolio in a related design discipline (we already have portfolio above?) 

• A strong understanding of visual design and how it can shape and influence user interfaces 

• Strong collaborative and organizational skills 

• Ability to articulate the why as well as the what 

• Dedication to detail and deadlines 

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Walsworth is a family-owned printing company with 89-plus years of historical excellence and a healthy respect for hard work and work-life balance. Many of our employees stay for decades, with good reason. Our Walsworth - Overland Park office houses approximately 50 employees - including our IT Development, Marketing and Communications, Yearbook Sales and Corporate Recruitment Teams. We recently received the silver Healthy KC Workplace award for work-life balance which incorporated physical and mental health initiatives led by Walsworth – Overland Park employees and leadership. We're a business casual environment with a "work hard, play hard" mentality. We celebrate employee birthdays, office achievements and fun holidays like "Cinco de Derby" - a combined Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby celebration! Check out our LinkedIn and Indeed company pages to learn more about our culture and how you could be a great fit! 

See more at: walsworth.com/blog

Walsworth is an equal opportunity employer. For application or interview accommodations, please contact careers@walsworth.com or your recruiter.