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Visa User Experience is seeking a Sr. Staff UX Designer with expert capabilities in interaction and visual design. The Sr. UX Designer will help create and improve B2B and consumer applications for both web and mobile experiences

The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong independent problem-solving skills, self-direction, and innovative thinking coupled with an aptitude and affinity for team collaboration and open communication. This individual is both highly analytical as well as highly creative, and consistently demonstrates superb design, writing and presentation skills. This individual fosters collaboration both inside
and outside the team, evangelizes and promotes UX within the company, and can juggle several high-level projects while delivering A-level work on all of them. This individual is confidently able to justify design decisions based on a thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies. Role responsibilities include:

• Help mentor and oversee the work of the design staff.
• Design usable, accessible, and engaging user experiences for the web and mobile based on research and best practices 
• Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Able to collaborate with business partners and build upon their vision using sound UX principles

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Design, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

12+ years of experience in Design / UX and/or Research

Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor

Able to collaborate with business partners and build upon their vision using sound UX principles Passionate about making web and mobile applications easier to use and accessible to all users Subject Matter Expertise in interaction design

Understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes Strong analytical skills with an ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences

Thorough, methodical, and exhibits an extreme attention to detail

Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in spoken and written English

Strong problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills

Self-starter who is comfortable with minimal day-to-day guidance, expertly manages time and independently manages competing, simultaneous projects and deadlines

Proficiency designing and developing prototypes using Balsamiq, Invision, or other industry tools Proficiency designing high-fidelity mockups using Photoshop, Sketch or other industry tools Experience conducting usability tests (including with users with disabilities) a plus

Experience coding HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and/or to web standards a plus

Experience working with SCRUM in an Agile environment a plus Subject Matter Expertise in Accessibility (508/WCAG) a plus Group facilitation and teaching (design thinking) skills a plus