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UI/UX Web Developer
at Towers Watson in Denver, CO
The Company
Towers Watson is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, financial and risk management. With 14,000 associates around the world, we offer solutions in the areas of employee benefit programs, talent and reward programs, and risk and capital management.
The Business
When it comes to talent and compensation management, no other firm combines the human capital expertise, world class technology and global strength than Towers Watson. Our HR Technology consulting services range from strategy development to highly advanced workforce planning and optimization solutions. Our world-class Talent|REWARD proprietary talent and compensation management systems fully automate our client’s talent and compensation programs. Each system is configured to meet the unique needs of the client’s business and delivered as a software-as-a-service application.
The Role
As a UI/UX Designer/Analyst you will play a key role in Talent|REWARD (T|R) product development projects by ensuring the organization’s needs are articulated through user interface designs. In this role you will practice the fundamentals of translating business and functional requirements into comprehensive mockups or prototypes. Additionally, the UI/UX Designer Analyst will assist in establishing design standards and training other others on best practices of interactive design. In your role, you will act as a liaison between the product management, requirements analyst, quality assurance, and development resources.
The individual in this role will have the opportunity to gain a large breadth of knowledge by working with experts in the fields of Talent and Rewards. Our UI/UX Designer Analysts feel empowered to make key design decisions using their research and understanding of the industry to build best in class solutions.
The Requirements
• 4 - 6 years of design experience with at least 3 years of experience designing and implementing highly interactive and marketable software in business-oriented applications
• Proficient with HTML, CSS, the Adobe Creative Suite and jQuery. Experience with HTML5, CSS3, Microsoft technologies and Agile methodologies are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the user-centered design process including usability, wire-framing development; and creation of user flows
• Proven experience developing wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI diagrams
• Experience in business analysis and requirements gathering a plus
• Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas a plus: Talent Management Systems, HR Self-Service, HR Shared Services, HRIS/Payroll, Health & Welfare Administration
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work well within ambiguity
• Adeptness at learning new technology and tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail orientated, strong analytical thinker, capable of making key decisions based on solid research and knowledge of the industry
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work on virtual teams
• Process driven with ability to modify approach
• Must be self-motivated and able to remain focused on assigned projects Ability to work effectively as an independent contributor or as part of a broader team
• BS / BA degree or relevant experience
• Some travel required (10-15%)
Towers Watson is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Towers Watson is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, financial and risk management. With 14,000 associates around the world, we offer solutions in the areas of employee benefit programs, talent and reward programs, and risk and capital management.
The Business
When it comes to talent and compensation management, no other firm combines the human capital expertise, world class technology and global strength than Towers Watson. Our HR Technology consulting services range from strategy development to highly advanced workforce planning and optimization solutions. Our world-class Talent|REWARD proprietary talent and compensation management systems fully automate our client’s talent and compensation programs. Each system is configured to meet the unique needs of the client’s business and delivered as a software-as-a-service application.
The Role
As a UI/UX Designer/Analyst you will play a key role in Talent|REWARD (T|R) product development projects by ensuring the organization’s needs are articulated through user interface designs. In this role you will practice the fundamentals of translating business and functional requirements into comprehensive mockups or prototypes. Additionally, the UI/UX Designer Analyst will assist in establishing design standards and training other others on best practices of interactive design. In your role, you will act as a liaison between the product management, requirements analyst, quality assurance, and development resources.
The individual in this role will have the opportunity to gain a large breadth of knowledge by working with experts in the fields of Talent and Rewards. Our UI/UX Designer Analysts feel empowered to make key design decisions using their research and understanding of the industry to build best in class solutions.
The Requirements
• 4 - 6 years of design experience with at least 3 years of experience designing and implementing highly interactive and marketable software in business-oriented applications
• Proficient with HTML, CSS, the Adobe Creative Suite and jQuery. Experience with HTML5, CSS3, Microsoft technologies and Agile methodologies are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the user-centered design process including usability, wire-framing development; and creation of user flows
• Proven experience developing wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and UI diagrams
• Experience in business analysis and requirements gathering a plus
• Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas a plus: Talent Management Systems, HR Self-Service, HR Shared Services, HRIS/Payroll, Health & Welfare Administration
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work well within ambiguity
• Adeptness at learning new technology and tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail orientated, strong analytical thinker, capable of making key decisions based on solid research and knowledge of the industry
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work on virtual teams
• Process driven with ability to modify approach
• Must be self-motivated and able to remain focused on assigned projects Ability to work effectively as an independent contributor or as part of a broader team
• BS / BA degree or relevant experience
• Some travel required (10-15%)
Towers Watson is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
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