UX Designer (Mid-Level)

User Experience (UX) Designer – Mid-Level

Employment Type

Contract

Experience Level

Mid-Level (3+ Years)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday through Thursday; Remote Monday and Friday

Travel

Occasional travel may be required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced User Experience (UX) Designer to support the development and improvement of our building automation software platform. This role focuses on creating intuitive, user-friendly experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile applications.

The UX Designer will work closely with product managers, software engineers, technical architects, researchers, and other UX professionals to develop practical design solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with UX design tools, responsive web applications, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. This individual should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, incorporating feedback, and refining designs throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

UX Design & Development

• Create user flows, site maps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, journey maps, and conceptual designs.
• Translate business requirements, stakeholder feedback, and user research into practical design solutions.
• Design responsive user experiences for desktop, tablet, and mobile applications.
• Develop low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate design concepts and functionality.
• Apply established design systems, UX standards, and component libraries to maintain consistency across applications.
• Improve existing UX/UI designs while contributing to future product enhancements.

User Research & Usability Testing

• Participate in user research sessions to better understand customer needs, behaviors, and workflows.
• Conduct, facilitate, or observe usability testing to evaluate design effectiveness.
• Incorporate customer feedback and research findings into design improvements.
• Identify usability challenges and recommend solutions that improve the overall user experience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product managers, engineers, architects, technical leads, and UX team members throughout the design process.
• Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work with development teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
• Adjust designs based on technical limitations, changing requirements, and business priorities.
• Advocate for user-centered design while balancing functionality, technical feasibility, and business goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Product Design, Computer Science, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in UX Design, Product Design, User Research, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing responsive web applications for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Experience creating wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and other UX design deliverables.
• Experience participating in usability testing, user research, and feedback sessions.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design, UX methodologies, and design thinking principles.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, software engineers, technical architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, functional designs.

Required Technical Skills

• Figma: Creating wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs.
• Axure: Developing interactive prototypes and demonstrating application workflows.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Creating and modifying visual design assets.
• Miro: Supporting collaborative design sessions, brainstorming, journey mapping, and workflow visualization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing SaaS products or enterprise software applications.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and React.
• Experience with design systems, component libraries, and interaction design.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and accessibility best practices.
• Experience with building automation systems, building controls, or HVAC technology.
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls Metasys Server and Metasys Tools.
• Ability to understand complex technical workflows and translate them into user-friendly designs.
• Advanced degree in UX Design, HCI, Product Design, or a related discipline.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and design thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency in design execution.
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable presenting design concepts and incorporating feedback.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior designers and technical teams.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, applications, and industry-specific workflows.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with onsite collaboration Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday.
• Collaborative environment involving product management, UX design, software engineering, and technical leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, customer engagement, and understanding product workflows.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides 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.