Job Description Summary
A user experience designer will help shape the PGA TOUR’s digital experience for millions of golf fans. In this role a user experience designer will collaborate with members of the Product and Technology teams to conceptualize, wireframe, prototype and design product enhancements for the TOUR’s digital platforms. A qualified candidate will have experience in both mobile app and website design, showcasing an ability to create simple and elegant solutions for users.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in user experience design, with a focus on customer-facing digital products and technologies
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end user experience processes and workflows, including user journeys, wireframing, prototyping
- Strong understanding of mobile standards (Apple Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design), trends, techniques and best practices
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Invision, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
- Experience working with an internal software development team and/or external development partners
- Familiarity with software development life-cycle methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Experience with usability testing and platforms like UserTesting.com
- Experience in search engine optimization and accessibility standards
- Sports background/knowledge
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Create user flows, wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes for digital products (website and apps)
- Design key screens and pages for development teams
- Work closely with internal and agency teams to build and ship additional detailed designs, as necessary
- Communicate UX and design decisions effectively to stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Product team to research fan behavior and conduct usability testing
- Work with Product Managers and Developers to document and review user interface requirements
- Design for accessibility standards and optimize for SEO
- Update and maintain design systems for digital products
Additional Job Description
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office:
- This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
- This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Travel
- This position requires some overnight travel.
Work Schedule Expectations
- This position typically requires working standard business hours Monday through Friday.
Supervisory Responsibility
- This position has the potential to manage other people
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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