UX Designer

We are looking for a UX Designer to spearhead the design process of our science visualization web products.

On the Animated Cell team, we produce tools and visualizations for scientists outside of the Allen Institute to interact with and understand our data, results, and methodologies.

The design process involves working with the scientists who produce the content, software engineers, our visual analysis development and communications team, and the end users. The ideal candidate will be good at interfacing across multiple groups and stakeholders, have experience in user testing, interaction design, and agile UX practices.

To learn more, please view the vision and mission, project overview, products & tools, and scientific publications of the Allen Institute for Cell Science as well as the Allen Cell Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with scientists, the Animated Cell team, Communications and Software Engineering teams
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes
• Conduct user studies throughout the design and build process and help iteratively guide the project

Basic Requirements:

• 4 years proven work experience as a UX/Product Designer or similar role
• Experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Bachelor degree, computer science, information management, or related discipline

Preferred Requirements:

• Portfolio of design projects
• Ability to work across many disciplines, strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Some cell biology knowledge
• Masters in Information Science, Human centered design or similar field

**Please note, this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance**

• It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.