UX Designer – TJMaxx, Framingham, MA
UX Designer
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Date: Jan 10, 2020
Location: Framingham, MA, US
Company: TJX Companies, Inc.
Discovery is at the core of everything we do – whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.
Posting Notes: Framingham || MA
UX Designer – Digital Experience
Position Summary:
The UX Designer is responsible for user centered designs, prototypes, mock-ups and wireframes for website & app improvement projects. They are also responsible for designing and conducting web usability testing, as well as metrics setting and monitoring for assessing the usability and success of each improvement. The ideal candidate possesses a knowledge of prototyping, wireframing, user testing, and design tools. They are also knowledgeable in integrating user-centered design principles into new and existing consumer touchpoints across all platforms, using clean, usable and hierarchical designs in our multi-channel environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities
Test the validity of assumptions with regard to user behavior in real world tests with actual users at each stage of the process - requirements, concepts, pre-production models, mid-production, and post-production. Analyze test data to: 1) confirm or modify the original requirements; 2) design and deploy iterative improvements.
Continue to refine, analyze and improve the online shopping experience through an efficient process of evaluating issues and spec’ing solutions for development.
Brainstorm, iterate, and design innovative user interfaces that are focused on ease-of-use and improving the user experience for our customers.
Wireframe, build interactive prototypes, conduct user testing, and refine ideas to solve various interaction challenges.
Work with, communicate, and deliver detailed specifications to members of our development team.
Prepare and present all stages of the design process to internal teams and key stakeholders.
Create and deliver optimized graphics, icons and other assets for projects when necessary.
Provide polished, hi-fidelity mocks and final assets that adhere to brand aesthetics and accessibility guidelines.
Team
Work with a team to curate, maintain, and drive the continuous improvement of a holistic user-, business-, and technology-appropriate experience.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with the team and various stakeholders.
Work closely with DX, Marketing, Merchandising, and Development peers to ensure vision and expectations are met through creative initiatives and projects.
Ensure creative requests are prioritized, defined and completed as needed.
Requirements:
Portfolio showcasing design projects, with a focus on mobile web and mobile apps.
This role requires creativity in UX, CX, UI, and visual design.
Knowledge of the intricacies of user experiences across all technology platforms, technical understanding of ecommerce tools, critical thinking and KPI analysis.
Strong communication skills; understanding how to communicate to internal teams and stakeholders.
Strong time-management skills; understanding how to balance shifting priorities and deadlines.
Proficient in Sketch and InVision.
Strong knowledge of prototyping, wireframing, user testing, and design tools.
Understanding of HTML / CSS is a plus.
Familiarity with ADA Compliance is a plus.
At least 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people that work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff – competitive pay, great benefits, and a great group of people.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: Framingham || MA
Nearest Major Market: Framingham
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston