UX Designer

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) – the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress.

In this role you will collaborate with the team to create, modify, and maintain wireframes, interactive prototypes, and final designs that align with project goals.
You will also work independently on well-defined, clearly scoped tasks while seeking guidance as needed to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare wireframes, interactive prototypes and designs to demonstrate ideas and interactions following clearly defined requirements
• Works with business requirements, use cases and user stories
• Understand business needs and the product domain
• Closely collaborates with senior team members and peers (participate in team meetings and peer reviews)
• Follows the established practices, UI patterns and guidelines within the product
• Understand and apply UX principles
• Participates in product development, creating user flows and interaction design prototypes.
• Demonstrates awareness and high level of interest in the latest trends in the field
• Actively participate in creation and maintenance of in-house developed design system, such as designing components, building blocks, templates, demo applications and icons.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to work independently, taking full ownership of tasks and project execution.
• Effectively collaborates with stakeholders, including product managers, engineering leads, and marketing teams, to ensure productive and successful outcomes.
• Participates in preparation of user personas, use cases, interaction flow diagrams
• Build information architecture for specific features or product areas

• BA/MA in any discipline – Art, Graphical, UI/UX design / Humanitarian or commuter science is beneficial.
• At least 2-3 years of related professional experience
• High level of proficiency in Figma and Adobe Illustrator
• Very good knowledge and understanding of software technologies, tools and trends; being at the forefront of technological innovation and trends
• Very good understanding of how design, prototyping and user research meet complex and varied requirements within tight development frames
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge in terms of design systems and their usage (Material, Bootstrap, MS Fluent etc.)
• Excellent understanding of guidelines and best UX patterns for both – web/desktop and mobile platforms (Windows/Mac and iOS/Android)
• Experience with diverse stakeholders (designers, developers, PMs, marketing teams)
• Up-to-date understanding of product-related user interface technologies and trends
• Good command of English
• Logical thinking to translate complex interactions into simple user experiences and flows
• Persistence and attention to detail
• A high level of understanding of color theory, font usage, proportions, and visual aesthetics in general
• Experience or interest in using AI tools to boost creativity and efficiency is a plus.
• Very good communication skills

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
  
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: 

Compensation:

• Generous remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment

Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days paid annual vacation
• An extra day off for your birthday
• 2 additional days off for volunteering
• Premium healthcare and dental care coverage
• Additional pension insurance
• Well-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall
• Co-funded Multisport card
• Daycare Center for your little ones onsite
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home.
• Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes and electric scooters