User Experience Designer Coimbra

User Experience Designer
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

UX DESIGNER

Present Technologies, ranked among the Top 25 Best Companies to Work For in Portugal and certified by Great Place to Work, is seeking a highly-skilled UX Designer to join our fantastic team in Coimbra. We’re looking for a UX Designer who’s passionate about understanding users, driven by empathy, and skilled in creating engaging,
- centered interfaces. If you’re an experienced designer who excels in
- solving, storytelling, and bringing user needs to life, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

ROLE DESCRIPTION - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• User Research & Empathy: Conduct onsite user research to gain deep insights into user needs, behaviors, and experiences.
• Design & Prototyping: Create
  - fidelity
  - ups, journey maps, and workflow diagrams that translate user needs into intuitive, visually appealing designs.
• Collaborative Development: Partner with product owners and developers to transform design concepts into user stories and functional specifications, ensuring a seamless handoff.
• Iterative Design Process: Engage in an agile, iterative design process, consistently refining solutions to maximize user satisfaction and product impact.
• Cross-functional Teamwork: Collaborate with a diverse set of teams, from product to development, to align design with technical capabilities and product goals.
• Design Communication: Leverage your storytelling and presentation skills to communicate design vision and user impacts effectively.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience as a UX designer.
• Passion for
  - solving, with strong storytelling abilities.
• Solid understanding of
  - centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience with information architecture, wireframing, interaction design, and visual design.
• Knowledge of usability testing methods and ability to translate insights into actionable design improvements.
• Analytical skills balanced with creativity and a willingness to experiment.
• Ability to collaborate proactively across multiple design and development teams.
• Experience in Figma, Adobe Suite, or Sketch for prototyping and UI specification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Agile/Scrum Methodologies: Familiarity with agile frameworks like Scrum, including sprint cycles and iterative development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Portfolio: Showcasing your design process, from research to final deliverables.

PERKS:

• Healthcare Insurance & Mobile phone.
• Performance Bonus & Extra holiday days.
• Annual Flexible Benefits Budget (e. g. , for kindergarten, health and
  - being, education, savings, transportation, family health insurance).
• Office Perks: Fresh fruit, coffee, and beautiful workspaces.
• Professional Development: English lessons, tech training, workshops, Udemy License.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, wellness measures, and a welcoming, relaxed work environment.
• Prestigious Clients & Talented Team.