User Experience (UX) Designer

Zoot Enterprises, Inc.

Portland, OR

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Description

The User Experience (UX) Designer within the Enablement Group focuses on the facilitation and creation of a delightful user experience through a user-centered design process. This position will work to design the User Interface (UI) capabilities and associated functionalities necessary to fulfill user and business needs through new design and the utilization of existing design system components

You will be a “user advocate” to ensure Zoot’s capabilities meet user needs, asking user-centered questions, suggesting improvements for usability and user experience, and always keeping user needs and perspectives at the forefront of discussions. Throughout the design process, the position will work collaboratively with all members of the Enablement Group – and cross functionally across Zoot to envision, design, test, document, and train on user experience capabilities and enhancements.

Essential Responsibilities

Utilize and promote the application of UX elements and practices across the lifecycle to include Content Strategy, Information Architecture, Typography and Layout, Visual Design, Interaction Design, and Accessibility. • Support the design and development of user interfaces that satisfy business strategy, solution strategy, and UX strategy while also accommodating solution requirements and use cases.
Utilize established design processes to understand, design, prototype, and test solutions to problems while always adjusting the scope of UX deliverables appropriately.
Work collaboratively with the Marketing group to ensure the highest quality creative assets are used in product and solution development.
Work collaboratively with all Delivery teams to ensure user interface designs are implemented according to design specifications while utilizing best practices and standards.
Create requirement templates to support UI needs.
Promote the benefit of UX efforts across the enterprise.
Deliver mockups and style guides.
Participate in the maintenance of the Capability Roadmap and Component Library.
Ensure a common understanding of Business Needs and Capabilities.
Plan and perform user research and testing using the most appropriate method given the goals of the research and the phase of the effort.
Gather product feedback and information from user groups, competitors, Delivery teams, Marketing group, and Sales Group.
Evaluate, report as needed, and apply testing and research results to user experiences and interaction design efforts with the objective of delivering meaningful solutions.
Responsible for documentation, training, and education regarding Zoot’s UX, interaction, and accessibility best practices and standards.
Ensure consistent language use and messaging in requirements and supporting documentation, such as user personas, usability testing guidelines, usability findings, UI standards, best practices, and recommendations.

Education, Training, and Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, or related field
5+ years of experience with UI interface design concepts, UI standards, web conventions and usability methodologies
Or, an equal combination of education and experience

Perks & Benefits

Proudly based in beautiful Bozeman and Billings, Montana
Casual Attire
Bring Your Well Behaved Dog
On-site Child Care Center (Bozeman)
Flexible Work Schedule
On-site Cafeteria (Bozeman)
Espresso & Snack Bar (Bozeman)
On-site Fitness Center & Fitness Classes (Bozeman)
Private Disc Golf Course (Bozeman)
Private Sports Park with Putting Green, Bocce, and Volleyball (Billings)
Underground Parking (Bozeman)Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
401(k) with Generous Company match
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
Fun Committee and Family-Friendly Events
Wellness Committee dedicated to Health, Mental Wellbeing, Fitness, & Nutrition

Company Description

Zoot Enterprises is a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition and decision management solutions for financial institutions. We offer comprehensive and flexible platforms for specific business needs that include loan origination, fraud detection and prevention, data acquisition, and more.

For more than 30 years, we have launched solutions to market faster than the competition. Zoot has partnered with influential U.S. and international organizations including major financial institutions, retailers and payment providers to foster excellence in the financial services industry.

Headquartered in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, Zoot provides an engaging and committed culture that is passionate about our clients, our community and our people. With generous and comprehensive benefits, onsite child care, a dog-friendly office and more, Zoot can give you the “No Suits, Montana Roots” career you’ve been dreaming about.
Zoot Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for this posted position, contact our Human Resources Department via phone at 406-586-5050 or e-mail at jobs@zootweb.com.
EOE/M/F/D/V

Zoot Enterprises is a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition and decision management solutions for financial institutions. We offer comprehensive and flexible platforms for specific business needs that include loan origination, fraud detection and prevention, data acquisition, and more. For more than 30 years, we have launched solutions to market faster than the competition. Zoot has partnered with influential U.S. and international organizations including major financial institutions, retailers and payment providers to foster excellence in the financial services industry. Headquartered in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, Zoot provides an engaging and committed culture that is passionate about our clients, our community and our people. With generous and comprehensive benefits, onsite child care, a dog-friendly office and more, Zoot can give you the “No Suits, Montana Roots” career you’ve been dreaming about. Zoot Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for this posted position, contact our Human Resources Department via phone at 406-586-5050 or e-mail at jobs@zootweb.com. EOE/M/F/D/V