UX Designer

Overview

The main function of a UX/UI Developer is to develop, create, and modify user interfaces through and understanding of end-user needs. This role is for an Information Architecture and involves ongoing maintenance of the training platform, with a focus on managing navigation updates and improvements. One key initiative is addressing a backlog of improvements based on data and user research. This includes testing various elements, analyzing data, and implementing enhancements across the site’s headers. The work involves both responding to incoming requests and proactively identifying and making necessary changes to improve the user experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new and updated navigation requests for adherence to guidelines and best practices
• Support refining governance and maintenance workflows for site navigation
• Communicate with stakeholders about their requests
• Work with PMs and engineers to support automation efforts for navigation workflows
• Collaborate in creating test plans for user research focused on information architecture
• Analyze and make recommendations based on research findings
• Define and document best practice guidelines for navigation structures based on research and industry best practices

Skills:

• Understanding of information architecture principles for creating digital user experiences
• Use of taxonomy best practices and internal documentation to guide decision-making
• Familiarity with designing and executing user research methods for testing information architecture, especially card sorts and tree tests
• Ability to document standards and guidelines
• Strong verbal/written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels across the organization.
• Working with commercial taxonomy management software (preference for PoolParty experience)
• Experience using GitHub to make and merge changes

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, HCI or similar preferred
• 8+ years experience

Ideal Candidate: 

• The ideal candidate for this niche Information Architecture role should have experience managing large-scale platforms efficiently, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with navigation design, tree test design, and GitHub. They should be able to handle competing stakeholder priorities, apply standards in an enterprise environment, and work proactively to manage their workload. A relevant degree is valued but not required if they have significant on-the-job experience.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Navigation Design: Experience in designing and implementing navigation structures
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Tree Test Design: Familiarity with designing and conducting tree tests for user research
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Code repository: Basic understanding of version control and managing pull requests

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $53.69 to $59.66 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.