Job Description

Become the expert in customer and user needs around the setup and maintenance of Alation by conducting competitive and primary research. Follow an iterative design process, from initial concept to final polished design, based on user feedback, usability testing results, technical capabilities, and evolving project requirements, maintaining a flexible and adaptive approach. Partner with user researchers to understand the customer problems, and validate your designs through user testing and qualitative research. Ability to work independently and autonomously without losing sight of the larger user experience. Effectively collaborate, communicate and explain design rationale to business and technical partners. Give and receive critique in design reviews.

Skills

• Experience performing or participating in research at both the exploration and validation stages of a project.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and practices, and the ability to advocate for the user's perspective throughout the design process.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and visually compelling design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual, to effectively articulate design rationale and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field.

About the Company:

Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, enabling self-service analytics, cloud transformation, and data governance.