Title: UX Design Lead
Client: NYC Agency
Location: Brooklyn NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Work Hours: 40hrs/week
JUSTIFICATION
The UX Design Lead working with internal and external stakeholders will lead the UX strategy and interaction design as well as contribute to the front-end development for the childcare hub website.
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
- At least 8 years of proven experience in user experience and interaction design with a strong portfolio showcasing successful consumer facing projects
- 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 create wireframes prototypes and high-fidelity designs that enhance usability and accessibility
- Ability to analyze and synthesize user research feedback and web analytics into design recommendations to improve the user experience
- Testing new features to improve a digital product
- Experience working with a content strategist to develop the overall content design strategy
- Experience working with both front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality across digital products
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly to partners and cross-functional teams
- Ability to support stakeholder relationships in design process
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Bachelors 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