Postdoctoral Human Computer Interaction Jobs in Durham, NC

About Us:
Versana is an industry-backed data and technology company on a mission to transform the syndicated loan market. By digitally capturing agent banks' data on a real-time basis, Versana provides unprecedented transparency into loan level details and portfolio positions, bringing efficiency and velocity to the entire market. Through our centralized platform, participants can rest assured they are accessing the loan market's most credible source of deal information. With the support of our investors, Versana is fast becoming the technology of choice to usher in the modernization of the syndicated loan market.
About You:
Versana is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented UX Designer to join our UX team. This role will support the fast-growing product and engineering teams while maintaining the design system library and UX standards. Reporing to our UX Lead, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between design, business, and technology by conducting user interviews and executing on design deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Product team to gather and understand requirements.
• Design wireframes and create interactive prototypes.
• Execute usability tests, analyze the results, and provide actionable insights.
• Develop user personas based on research data to guide design decisions.
• Map user journeys and identify pain points or opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate research findings and design solutions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure the design vision is implemented.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned from time to time as operational needs evolve.
• Periodically work outside standard business hours, such as during infrastructure upgrades and/or releases.
Must Haves:
• BS or BA in human-computer interaction/user experience.
• 4-7+ years of UX design experience.
• Ability to navigate between multiple products and stakeholders.
• Ability to find a balance between creativity and upholding UX standards.
• Strong UX research skills.
• Knowledge of WCAG guidelines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to partner with various internal teams.
Nice to Haves:
• Design, build and maintain reusable and consistent components in Figma.
• Light front-end skills.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not intended to create a contract of employment for any specific duration of time or on any set or fixed terms. Employment with Versana is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law. This role is designed and expected to be classified as exempt under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Among other things, Versana will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.