User Experience Designer

About us:
AltSource is a successful and growing custom software development company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. We build custom software for interesting and challenging domains. We don’t just build software. We build lasting customer partnerships that help our customers grow their business. It’s why we love what we do. That’s why, no matter the job title, from designer to database developer and everyone in between, we collaborate with our customers on a daily basis. Perhaps that’s why we made the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the 3rd year in a row.

About this user experience designer role

As user experience designer embedded in a cross-functional software development team, you will work closely with our clients and development team members to design exceptional software that helps our clients grow their businesses.

Specifically, you will visualize the big picture to identify and analyze key issues and recommend effective solutions; create web application designs that are simple and intuitive for users; create prototypes to demonstrate the design; champion the design solution internally and with clients; iteratively improve the design and information architecture of the entire application; and collaborate with developers throughout the implementation of the design. In addition, you’ll stay current on emerging design solutions, help us push the boundaries of what’s possible with creative solutions, and continue to develop your skills as a member of an agile development team.

Needed skills and experience

To be successful in this position, candidates need full SDLC experience designing web applications.

Because we build web-centric, data-driven applications, you need to bring a solid understanding of designing for a range of web-based solutions. You bring experience designing for mental models and experience creating simple, intuitive interfaces for rich-client web and mobile applications. You have deep, applied knowledge of user-centered design, usability, and application design principles. You create effective prototypes and high fidelity wireframes to represent the design solution using Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and Axure. Because our teams have a high level of client engagement, you can communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Finally, you balance your ability to work well independently with an ability work effectively with a small group of your peers, without hierarchy or politics.

If this sounds like a great role and an ideal work environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio link to apply for this position.