Product Designer 2

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Designer 2 in Redmond, WA.Summary:Our client is a cutting-edge provider of world class software, solutions and services. Employing over 100,000 passionate people worldwide, they empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve their dreams. Their best in class advancements in cloud, mobile, machine learning, and AI are changing the way people go about their lives. Doing business in 170 countries, our client is dedicated to fulfilling their mission of helping you and your organization achieve more around the world.Responsibilities: Designs user interfaces for web, software, and/or hardware products Writes functionality design specifications Design and implement prototypes, mock ups, task analysis, usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams Generates design ideas; Presents and sells designs to product group Understands customer needs and motivations and integrates them into product design to contribute to user features and functionalityREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in related field preferred 3-5 years of work related experience required Strong knowledge of user interface and functionality design required Strong creative skills and ability to generate design ideas required Experience creating and implementing usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams is required Strong knowledge of web technologies (i.e. HTML and CSS) Fluency with standard design software tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) required Strong interaction design and web technology skills (i.e. Flash) may be required Strong knowledge or experience with database served websites Experience working with rich client or web applications is a plus Must have the ability to understand and integrate customer needs and motivations into specific areas of product design to contribute to user features and functionality Must be familiar with industry standards and trends Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team requiredKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.