UX/UI Designer

About MAQ Software MAQ Software enables leading companies to accelerate their business intelligence and analytics initiatives. Our AI-powered solutions enable clients to improve their productivity, reduce costs, increase sales, and build stronger customer relationships. Our clients consistently recognize us for providing architecture and governance frameworks using the Well-Architected Framework, implementing best practices to optimize reports, and building team capability through training programs. Clients choose to work with us because they are confident in our software delivery. Our confidence results from a commitment to consistent outcomes, reduced time to market, and a transparent workflow. Clients benefit from daily software updates, agile practices, domain expertise, AI adoption, and rapid feedback implementation. As a premier supplier to Microsoft for over two decades, MAQ Software clients gain extensive insights and engineering practices across the Microsoft platform and can improve their implementations with our breadth and depth of expertise. As one of the top 25 global partners, Microsoft has awarded MAQ Software eight specializations for meeting their highest standards of service delivery to Fortune 500 companies. With over 1,800 engineers, MAQ Software has globally integrated teams in Redmond, Washington; Plano, Texas; and Noida, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, India, delivering solutions with increased velocity and tech intensity. Our daily delivery and feedback model offers the flexibility to adapt solutions to changing business needs. MAQ Software's dedication to customer success has led to sustained growth. Inc. magazine has recognized MAQ Software for sustained organic growth by listing us on the Inc. 5000 list twelve times -a rare honor. Role description * Develop and update customer ready PowerPoint presentations that are consistent with the brand and technical communication standards. * Design intuitive user experiences for Power BI reports, web applications, mobile apps, and low-code platforms using modern design principles and AI-enhanced tools. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact design solutions. * Translate concepts into wireframes, prototypes, redlines, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma, Adobe XD, and Canva, enhanced with AI plugins and features. * Utilize Figma AI plugins (e.g., Magician, Wireframe Designer, FigJam AI) to accelerate ideation, generate design components, and automate repetitive tasks. * Use Adobe Creative Cloud AI features such as Adobe Firefly to create compelling visuals and layouts. * Use Microsoft Designer for quick, AI-assisted graphic creation and layout generation tailored to business needs. * Apply Canva's AI tools (e.g., Magic Design, Magic Write) to rapidly prototype marketing visuals, presentations, and UI mockups. * Create information architecture, task flows, and data visualizations that support user goals and business objectives. * Design and prepare print-ready graphics for events, including flyers, posters, and signage. * Solve design challenges with creativity and precision, using a full-stack approach (interaction, usability, visual design, HTML/CSS, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages). * Stay current with design trends, accessibility standards, and emerging AI technologies in UX. * Work in Agile teams, contributing to user stories, sprint planning, and iterative testing. * Continuously solicit and incorporate feedback to improve design quality and user satisfaction. Minimum qualifications * Bachelor's degree in interaction design, user-centered design (UCD), or a design-related field * Proven track record in the creation of interaction models, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for reporting. * Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI experience in web, application, and/or reporting design (Power BI and/or Tableau). * Demonstrable ability to do wireframing, prototyping, storyboarding, and redlines. * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (XD, Illustrator) and Figma for creating wireframe, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups * Ability to create and refine PowerPoint presentations that meet corporate branding and communication standards * Experience designing print-ready materials such as flyers, posters, and event graphics * Experience with creative tools that offer AI-driven functionality * Knowledge of UX best practices, design techniques, user interface design patterns, and standard UCD methodologies * Excellent communication skills within cross-functional teams * Ability to explain design processes and concepts i.e., why a design works or why it doesn't. * Exceptional visual design skills with a focus on high-quality deliverables * Self-directed, confident, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to balance speed and quality when managing competing priorities. Preferred qualifications * Bachelor's degree in interaction design, new media design, or design-related field * Four years of relevant experience * Experience creating interactive dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau * Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, including layout design, animation, and template creation * Experience with print production workflows and preparing assets for professional printing How to apply Send your resume and online portfolio link to RedmondJobs[at]MAQSoftwarecom. Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered. Benefits * Annual salary range ($70,000 - $90,000). * Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with employee premiums paid in full. * 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match and immediate vesting. * Paid time off (PTO) - up to 3 weeks per year.