Our client, a banking company, is looking to hire a UX Architect in Minneapolis, MN on a contract basis.
Job Title: UX Architect
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Pay Rate: $70–$73/hr on W2
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced UX Architect to design and optimize intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on UX design experience, expertise in Figma or similar design tools, and a solid understanding of human-centered design principles.
The role involves collaborating with product managers, developers, researchers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements and user needs into effective digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop user flows, wireframes, conceptual models, personas, and interactive prototypes.
- Apply human-centered design principles and design-thinking methodologies to create intuitive digital experiences.
- Optimize information architecture, navigation, usability, and overall customer experience.
- Conduct competitive analysis and evaluate industry trends to inform design decisions.
- Participate in user interviews and usability testing sessions to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Create and maintain design deliverables, including wireframes, prototypes, process diagrams, and design documentation.
- Ensure consistency across visual elements, layouts, interaction patterns, and design systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, researchers, and business stakeholders throughout the design process.
- Work in an agile environment while managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Validate implemented designs against approved specifications and design standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in UX design, experience architecture, or the digital industry.
- At least 1 year of team leadership experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with UX design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
- Experience creating wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and information architecture.
- Familiarity with AI-powered tools, Replit, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design-thinking methodologies.
- Experience designing responsive digital experiences across web and mobile platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with service design and experience architecture.
- Familiarity with CSS and responsive design principles.
- Experience with usability testing, user research, and competitive analysis.
- Experience working with enterprise-level digital products and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Interview Process
Two rounds of Microsoft Teams interviews. Candidates should be prepared to appear on camera and present themselves professionally.
Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume along with your portfolio or examples of relevant UX design projects.
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
