FAQs
What is the main role of a Senior User Experience Designer at Clarivate?
The main role of a Senior User Experience Designer at Clarivate is to design exceptional user experiences across a suite of tools supporting scholarly research, funding, and publishing. This involves collaborating with users and stakeholders globally to create responsive products and applications.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a design-related discipline, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional training in fields such as Library Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology, Graphic Design, or Visual Communications, and at least 2 years of proficiency in rapid wire-framing and prototyping tools like Figma, Axure, InVision, and Sketch.
Is it necessary to have prior experience in the Academic Research & Publishing space?
While it is not mandatory, current or prior experience working in the Academic Research & Publishing space is considered beneficial for candidates applying for this role.
What types of design skills should a candidate possess?
A candidate should have adept experience in designing and documenting complex interfaces, expertise in modern visual and interactive product design, and a thorough understanding of modern web technologies. Additionally, extensive experience in performing and analyzing usability research is preferred.
Will the role require the designer to work independently?
Yes, the role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent projects, and adapt to dynamic business needs effectively.
What will the Senior User Experience Designer be doing on a daily basis?
Daily tasks include identifying user needs, planning and managing time to deliver high-quality work, creating user interface designs, conducting usability testing, analyzing data, and collaborating with development teams to ensure consistent design across products.
What is the expected work environment for this position?
This is a full-time permanent hybrid position that allows for flexibility, where the designer will primarily work core business hours in their time zone but will adjust to various global time zones as needed. The role requires working onsite 2-3 days a week at one of the US or UK office locations.
Is Clarivate an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from veterans, minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.