UX/UI Designer

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Job Summary: Xpand IT is seeking a mid-level UX/UI Designer to create user-centered digital experiences, collaborating on omnichannel projects and applying design thinking methodologies. Key Highlights: 1. Designing digital experiences that put people at the center 2. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on digital products 3. Supporting the creation and evolution of Design Systems User Experience Mid\-level Lisbon, Braga, Viana do Castelo The User Experience team at Xpand IT designs digital experiences that place people at the center and business objectives as the compass. Our mission is to transform technology into accessible, relevant, and engaging solutions with real impact. We work with multidisciplinary teams to build digital products that address complex challenges across industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, transportation, and more. Key Responsibilities As a UX/UI Designer, you will collaborate on omnichannel projects, contributing to the creation of effective, user-oriented digital experiences. Your key responsibilities include: Participating in UX discovery and strategic definition processes; Analyzing problems and defining functional requirements with internal teams and stakeholders; Developing user journeys, empathy maps, user flows, and information architecture; Creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity layouts; Supporting the creation and evolution of Design Systems; Ensuring compliance with accessibility criteria; Contributing to delivery quality through UX Quality Assurance; Clearly communicating the rationale behind proposed solutions; Applying design thinking methodologies and critical thinking; Promoting continuous improvement through constructive feedback. **Stacks:** Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Miro, Whimsical, Pitch Requirements Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a strong foundation in visual or digital design. UX Specialization Additional training demonstrating knowledge of user-centered methodologies. Professional Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in UX/UI projects with deliverables applied in real-world contexts. Strong Communication and Empathy Ability to articulate ideas, listen to users, and collaborate effectively within a team. Autonomy and Sense of Responsibility Effective task management across multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities. Languages English proficiency (intermediate level). Ability to communicate and document ideas effectively in an international context. **Bonus Points:** Shell scripting knowledge; Java or Python programming knowledge; Familiarity with tools such as Eclipse, Maven, Jenkins, GIT, JIRA, or equivalents.