UX Designer

Expleo • St Paul, MN

1d • $120,000 - $131,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic, research-driven UX Designer who thrives on shaping intuitive, accessible, and beautifully crafted digital experiences? Trissential is searching for an Intermediate UX Designer to join our client’s team, where your expertise will directly influence a high-impact application used across a large, user‑diverse audience. If you love solving complex problems with design thinking, accessibility standards, and iterative research—this role will let you shine. What’s In It for You? High-Impact Design Work – Influence core application modules and create user experiences that matter Research & Prototyping Ownership – Lead interviews, usability tests, and prototype development from concept to iteration Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders in a mature Agile environment Professional Growth – Expand your expertise across universal design, WCAG accessibility, usability research, and digital workflows

Requirements

• At least 5 years of UX design experience on web-based applications
• Minimum 4 years designing accessible interfaces following WCAG 2.1 AA
• 5+ years creating wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• 3+ years of experience in information architecture and UX structure
• 2+ years designing within Agile environments
• Experience conducting user interviews, usability testing, and persona or journey development
• Ability to present design concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with responsive design, digital branding, universal design principles, and data-driven decision making

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in UX, HCI, Graphic Design, or similar
• Expertise in mobile UI/UX—ticketing, payment systems, or public transit apps
• Experience with transit fare structures, ticket vending machines, or validation devices
• Understanding of front-end technology such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Blazor
• Experience working in Figma
• UX certifications, accessibility training, or Agile credentials
• Project coordination or time‑management experience supporting multiple workstreams
• Empathy-driven design mindset with strong creative problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead user research activities—including interviews and usability tests—to extract actionable insights and validate design directions
• Design intuitive, accessible user interfaces and workflows that adhere to WCAG 2.1 AA and internal brand standards
• Develop low- and high‑fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and polished mockups using industry-standard tools (Figma, Mac required)
• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and Agile teams to iterate designs and incorporate real-time feedback
• Present design concepts, rationale, and documentation to stakeholders during design reviews and sprint meetings
• Conduct 8–10 user interviews and 2–3 usability testing sessions per sprint to refine design assumptions
• Produce more than 20 new or optimized screens per iteration, ensuring accessibility, brand alignment, and clear user flows
• Audit existing interfaces for consistency, accessibility, and inclusive design—providing documented recommendations
• Deliver annotated design specifications and prototypes for seamless developer handoff
• Contribute to documentation including style guides, component libraries, and knowledge transfer materials

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
• $120,000–$131,000 annually or $69–$74 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid Schedule – Up to 3 days onsite per week in St. Paul, MN
• Design Leadership Exposure – Present to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Career Development – Training, certifications, mentorship, and opportunities to elevate your UX toolbox
• A Supportive Culture – Trissential and our client value curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level