UX Designer/Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $90
Full Time

Skills

graphic designer

Job Details

Title: Lead UX Designer/Developer

Length of Engagement: 6+ months

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: Hybrid

Skills and experience for the role

Must Have

Strong Preference

A Plus to Have

User research: 3-5 years of experience conducting user research to gather insights, identify pain points, and understand user needs

X

Design: 3-5 years of experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for accessible and reusable components and patterns within a Design System

X

Development: Experience with software application front-end development

X

Testing: Experience working with different testing methodologies to ensure solutions meet user needs (User Experience Testing, Accessibility Testing, User Acceptance Testing)

X

Leading projects or teams: Proven leadership experience managing people, processes, and/or projects

X

Agile methodology: Experience working with Agile project methodology within every aspect of the software/product development lifecycle (partnering with business analyst, graphic designer, developers, quality assurance testers, and technical leads)

X

Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with product owners, designers, developers, and other stakeholders (communicating with technical and non-technical staff, communicating with peers and leadership)

X

Documentation: Experience in technical and functional documentation (design guidelines, component usage, design libraries, and Design System best practices)

X

Trend analysis: Demonstrated ability to stay up to date with the latest UX trends, tools, and methodologies to ensure the solutions and practices remain modern and user-friendly

X

Managing people: Experience managing people

X

Extensive knowledge or experience: 5 or more years of experience working in a technical role supporting user experience

X

Description of work:

  • User Research: Conduct user research to gather insights, identify pain points, and understand user needs related to the Design System
  • Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for components and patterns within the Design System
  • Development: Completing the front-end development for custom software applications
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Product Owner, UI designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Design System is holistic, cohesive, and user-centric
  • Design Testing: Utilize various testing methodologies to validate design solutions and ensure they meet user needs and expectations
  • Documentation: Assist in documenting design guidelines, component usage, and best practices to ensure consistency and clarity for all users of the Design System. Feedback Integration: Actively seek feedback from peers, stakeholders, and users, and iterate on design solutions based on this feedback
  • Trend Analysis: Stay updated with the latest UX trends, tools, and methodologies to ensure the Design System remains modern and user-friendly. Accessibility: Design with a focus on inclusivity, ensuring that components and patterns adhere to accessibility standard