Hybrid Product Designer & Business Analyst #1035023
Job Description:
Overview:

• We are seeking a versatile professional who excels in both product design and business analysis.
• A dynamic professional who seamlessly integrates the creative aspects of product design with the analytical rigor of business analysis.
• Someone to facilitate discussions through 1-on-1 interviews and in group settings, translate those requirements in mock screens, work with PM and SWE to clarify the expectations and facilitate user group meetings.
• This hybrid role is pivotal in bridging user needs, business objectives, and technical solutions, ensuring the delivery of intuitive and effective products.
• The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of creative design thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to drive product innovation and efficiency.

 
Key Responsibilities:
User-Centered Design:

• Conduct user research to gather insights into user behaviors and needs.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that enhance user experience.
• Create journey maps and develop detailed user personas to inform design decisions and ensure alignment with user expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design solutions that align with business goals.

 
Business Analysis:

• Elicit and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into well-defined Agile user stories with clear acceptance criteria, facilitating effective communication with development teams.
• Utilize JIRA to manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure timely and quality delivery of features.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop functional specifications and collaborate with development teams to implement solutions.

 
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between design, development, and business teams to ensure cohesive product development.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to align stakeholders on project objectives and deliverables.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in design, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years proven experience in both product design and business analysis roles.
• Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Excel). Jira experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, journey mapping and persona development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.

 
Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage multiple priorities.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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