User Experience Designer

***We are looking for candidates who are willing and able to work in our offices in Edmonton and are currently in the local Alberta marketplace***

iomer nForm is hiring a user experience designer to work out of our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have a creative skill set and keen understanding of human experience and behaviour. If you’re interested and you meet the requirements, please get in touch–we’d love to talk with you!

Job Duties

• Collaborate with clients, analysts and other designers to identify the best solutions to a problem
• Create usable and visually compelling interfaces for web sites, web applications, mobile apps and other systems
• Create clear and effective design documentation, such as user scenarios, personas and wireframes
• Create diagrams or illustrations to communicate complex ideas in a simple format
• Build prototypes of your designs, including using HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Ideal Requirements

• Two years experience as a user experience designer, visual designer, front-end developer working on web sites, web applications, mobile applications or related products
• General understanding of user experience design processes and methods
• Understanding of visual design systems and their creation
• An up-to-date portfolio that shows your skills in interface/interaction design and includes examples of the artifacts you created while working toward a finished product (e.g. sketches, wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes)
• An interest in working from research and evaluating your design ideas
• An interest in working on complex design problems that cover web, mobile and sometimes physical experiences
• A curious mind and a questioning disposition
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Omnigraffle (or Visio), Microsoft Office, Sharpies and post-it notes
• A bit of Bootstrap, WordPress, or Foundation skill isn’t required, but sure couldn’t hurt
• Some under-the-hood knowledge (e.g. HTML, CSS)
• Able to travel occasionally
• Degree or diploma in visual design or a related field

What We Offer

• Mentorship from exceptional senior resources
• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Paid holidays and personal time
• Favourable flex fund
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance
• A supportive team that’s passionate about user experience

How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to better@nform.com. No calls, please. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.