Software Engineer
Location: US, TX, Austin
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Information Technology
Salary range: 100000-120000
Company profile: Why CSD?CSD is not only a great place to work, but also to learn, grow and give back to the community. Our organization is made up of talented, motivated people from diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds. We believe in teamwork, shared ideas, and creating solutions together while respecting individuality and innovation. We seek out people who want to see their ideas put into action, are committed to making a difference and who believe that more is possible! Who We AreHere, you will discover colleagues who have passion for our company, our community, customers and each other, and that are led by a team of outstanding people who believe that more is possible from each and every one of us. 
Description: The UX Designer at CSD creates elegant, customer-focused applications and experiences for CSD users of our next-generation technology products serving the Deaf and hard of hearing consumers. This person will collaborate with an Agile team of driven software engineers to design the interaction flows, visuals, and assets for new and existing applications and experiences. Our development team works in a collaborative agile environment with strong open-source involvement, test-driven development and shared ownership to grow our suite of products as well as our team.  Along with working with a great team and a company that strives to enhance the lives of people by means of innovative technology and services,  we offer fabulous perks! 
Requirements: Excellent communication, presentation and team collaboration skills working directly with software developers for implementation of designsFamiliarity with technical considerations needed when designing for consumer productsDemonstrated knowledge of the latest user interaction design patterns and trendsVisual design expertise demonstrated through mockups and style guidesAbility to clearly articulate design decisions and choicesProven ability to execute on visual and interaction detailsExperience with mobile/responsive web designExperience working on consumer productsExtremely detail orientedUnmistakable passion for simple and intuitive user interfacesAbility to collaborate when people have strong opinions and offer data-driven decisionsSelf-directed and sense of urgencyAbility to balance the artistry of design and a drive for resultsVery strong understanding of design and usability principlesAbility to effectively communicate in American Sign Language (preferred).BS in computer science or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.5+ years experience in UX design for web applicationsProficiency in Photoshop, illustrator and other mockup and wire framing toolsSome experience with front-end web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS); ability to codeAn online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions is a requirement for application. 
Benefits: Flexible work schedules, including Friday work-from-home each week 20% "Innovation Time" can be approved for research and development innovations (your ideas!) that benefit our business and your personal development Top of the line technology equipment  Free on-site healthy snack and coffee Cafe Professional development opportunities Chance to learn or enhance American Sign Language (ASL) skills via free on-site classes
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