Design detailed mockups and/or prototypes to effectively communicate software designs, UI patterns, and user interactions, ensuring consistency and scalability.
Work in global, cross functional teams to translate requirements into formal UX designs.
Partner with developers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to influence functional requirements, validate implementations, ensure design intent is preserved, and collaborate on innovative designs.
Conduct user research focused on understanding user behavior leading to software improvements.
Prepare and conduct user surveys, design reviews, and usability tests with key stakeholders and representative users to validate and iterate designs as needed.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative user research data and present findings and recommendations to inform design decisions.
Gain appropriate levels of proficiency with SAS software and information systems, Filament Design System, AI, and design tools to support user experience design activities.
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability.

5 years of experience in user experience design and research.
Ability to understand complex and technical problems and to empathize with users facing them.
Experiences using design and research skills to solve complex user problems in highly technical domains.
Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools, particularly Figma, for design and developer handoff.
Experience designing for WCAG compliance and understanding of accessibility principles, including keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and inclusive design practices.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Available online portfolio demonstrating design deliverables (user experience designs, personas, journey maps, wireframes, research, and prototypes).
Bachelor’s degree in UX, Interactive Media/Design, Information Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, or in a related design field such as Computer Science, Visual Communications, or the like.
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development.
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

User Experience Designer

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