PRODUCT DESIGNER - iOS AIRLINE COMPANY ROLE IS HYBRID ONSITE IN SEATAC, WA $70-82/hr COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience) PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp. OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically. THE CLIENT Our client is an airline company based in the Greater Seattle Area. PROJECT ENGINEER Role Summary: The Senior Product Designer is a subject matter expert in User Experience Design. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in product experiences and provide recommendations to support business initiatives. Looking for a senior designer specifically with native iOS experience since it is for a suite of 4 native iPad applications. They would be one of four designers. Key Duties: · Actively collaborate and participate in product strategy, feature reviews and sprint rituals in coordination with stakeholders such as Product Management, Development, and other Designers. · Plan, conduct and synthesize user research to generate product discoveries, requirements, and evaluate designs. · Generate and iterate UI prototypes (low- through high-fidelity as appropriate) that effectively communicate design intent to the cross-functional product team and stakeholders. · Lead high-level user-centered design best practices, from interaction design, information architecture and usability fundamentals to accessibility standards, balancing user needs with business goals and technology capabilities. · Develop and help implement design strategy for all stages of a product's lifecycle. · Drive and maintain the quality of design and consistency of deliverables across the design group by defining standard templates and processes. · Lead by example and mentor less experienced product designers in Product Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design competencies. · Design inclusively in full consideration for employees of different abilities and in compliance with applicable accessibility requirements. · Collaborate with all designers and cross-functional partners in the design language for Alaska’s digital solutions by leading the creation, iteration, and development of continuous improvements to digital style guides and pattern libraries. · Communicate effectively to diverse audiences including team members, leadership, other team leaders and company executives. Required Experience, Education, and Skills: • Looking for a senior designer specifically with native iOS experience • 4 years of experience in Product Design, User Experience (UX), or related area. • Bachelor’s degree; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. • Experience in conducting UX research and synthesizing insights. • Significant, demonstrated hands-on experience with Lean UX • Agile product discovery & delivery • Elevating a product experience through design thinking • Demonstrating return on business value • Creating remarkable experiences for guests and employees • Advanced skills in the latest design tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch. • Experience with software workflow tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, VersionOne, etc. • Experience in leading the creation of (not just using) digital design systems with a focus on feature flows, and interactive models. • Proficiency in user centered design best practices in both web and responsive web design. • Experience designing for both e-commerce and airline digital products • Strong conceptual and visual thinker. • Deadline oriented with good organizational skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duration: 9/15 to start, to run for 1+ year Location: SeaTac, WA. Role is hybrid onsite. Daily Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week, no OT anticipated. Hardware: Client will provide. Role Requirements: Client requires a background test & a drug screen before start. BENEFITS We offer the opportunity to participate in health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by applying here with your LinkedIn profile. Murphy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.