UX Lead Designer at NYC IT Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience Design, Prototyping, High-Fidelity Designs, Visual Design, Figma, User-Centered Design, User Research, Design Hypotheses, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Usability Testing, Accessibility Standards, Content Strategy, Design Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Diversity and Inclusion

Industry

Description

| TASKS: · Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX researcher, content strategist, and developers, to translate user needs into design solutions · Develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs for the childcare hub website · Conduct prototype testing for new features, analyze findings, and develop design recommendations accordingly · Collaborate with a content strategist to develop the overall content design strategy and enhance user experience | MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered · At least 8 years of proven experience in user experience design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful user-friendly consumer facing solutions. · Candidate’s resume MUST include a link to portfolio. · Strong sense of visual design and styling including typography, spacing and use of layout · Proficiency in Figma with demonstrated experience in independently creating end-to-end design solutions · Strong understanding of user-centered design processes, including the ability to map users’ digital journeys, mock-up low to high-fidelity, and create testable prototypes that enhance usability and accessibility · Ability to synthesize user research and data insights into design hypotheses and solutions · Ability to receive and synthesize teammates’ feedback to improve designs Experience working with product and content strategists to translate outlines and requirements into design solutions · Experience working with developers to test out prototypes and conduct visual quality assurance to ensure that digital products were built the way they were intended · Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly to partners and cross-functional teams in non-technical language | | DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: | The successful candidate is expected, but not required to possess the following: · Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Design or UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science) · Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and content strategists to deliver user-centered products and services · Experience working in public sector or alongside government partners · Strong ability to drive design projects from concept to implementation, with a comprehensive knowledge of design and design research methodologies · Experience conducting usability testing or assisting in its implementation, with strong analytical skills to interpret user data and translate research insights into actionable design recommendations · Familiarity working within limited design systems, adapting and extending existing components to meet user needs while considering technical feasibility · Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices in design to ensure inclusivity for all users · Exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion work in design practice and past projects, with ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the city

Responsibilities

The UX Lead Designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into design solutions and develop prototypes for the childcare hub website. They will also conduct prototype testing and analyze findings to enhance user experience.