Overview
On Site
USD 55.00 - 60.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
Innovation
Recruiting
SAP BASIS
Product Management
Roadmaps
Interfaces
Leadership
Budget
Wireframe
Prototyping
WCAG
ADA
Section 508
Adaptability
Web Design
Collaboration
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Graphics Design
HCI
Electronic Commerce
Adobe Experience Manager
Usability
Accessibility
Management
Agile
Research
User Experience
UI
Project Management
Asana
Analytics
Adobe Analytics
Job Details
Our client, a leading education innovation company, is hiring a UI/UX Designer on a contract basis.
Job ID: 82225
Work Location:
(Remote Working Model)
Summary:
The Senior UX/UI Lead will work within a team that includes research leads and UX designers. In addition, the Senior UX/UI Lead will collaborate closely with analytics teams and product management to understand user needs and translate high level customer and business requirements into visual designs. The Senior Lead will own and maintain a design roadmap, optimize and maintain existing design tools, including design templates and component libraries, iteratively improving the site experience with consistent, intuitive, and high performing user interfaces.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
o Review and align research lead initiatives to provide valuable insights that inform and enrich design processes
UX/UI Ownership:
o Take charge of UX/UI as aligned with overall strategy, shaping navigation, page layouts, and more to enhance user experiences
o Determine UX/UI priorities and guide the team in delivering projects on time and on budget
o Utilize wireframing, design, and prototyping techniques to craft user flows, conducting design tests to refine iterations iteratively.
o Autonomously own, calculate and implement strategies to facilitate the needs of multiple UX/UI projects from conception through to completion
Accessibility:
o Proven track record of creating and maintaining UI components that meet strict accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1, ADA, and Section 508.
o Expert knowledge of accessibility guidelines and principles, and how they apply to UI design (color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen readers, etc.).
Agile UX Strategy:
o Help define UX strategy and processes or vetted web initiatives within an agile framework, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness
System Establishment and Standardization:
o Implement systems for scalable and accessible web design organization-wide, fostering consistency and accessibility.
Cross Team Collaboration:
o Foster collaboration across creative teams within the organization, advocating for the adoption of the design system in all web and ecommerce initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BFA degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
A strong portfolio of projects demonstrating varied experience across digital, including web and mobile.
Experience in e-commerce and/or ed tech a plus.
Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, Storybook, Lighthouse & AEM.
Knowledge of web accessibility and experience with optimizing experiences for usability and accessibility.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and milestones efficiently. Experience within an Agile environment is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across functional areas, including technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience leading research priorities and leveraging findings and metrics to inform projects and priorities.
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
7+ years of applicable experience or 5+ years of applicable experience and managerial experience preferred.
Hands on UX/UI experience
UX/UI tools (example: Figma)
Project Management tools (example: Asana)
Analytics tools (example: Adobe Analytics)
Pay Rate: $55- $60/hour W2
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Job ID: 82225
Work Location:
(Remote Working Model)
Summary:
The Senior UX/UI Lead will work within a team that includes research leads and UX designers. In addition, the Senior UX/UI Lead will collaborate closely with analytics teams and product management to understand user needs and translate high level customer and business requirements into visual designs. The Senior Lead will own and maintain a design roadmap, optimize and maintain existing design tools, including design templates and component libraries, iteratively improving the site experience with consistent, intuitive, and high performing user interfaces.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
o Review and align research lead initiatives to provide valuable insights that inform and enrich design processes
UX/UI Ownership:
o Take charge of UX/UI as aligned with overall strategy, shaping navigation, page layouts, and more to enhance user experiences
o Determine UX/UI priorities and guide the team in delivering projects on time and on budget
o Utilize wireframing, design, and prototyping techniques to craft user flows, conducting design tests to refine iterations iteratively.
o Autonomously own, calculate and implement strategies to facilitate the needs of multiple UX/UI projects from conception through to completion
Accessibility:
o Proven track record of creating and maintaining UI components that meet strict accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1, ADA, and Section 508.
o Expert knowledge of accessibility guidelines and principles, and how they apply to UI design (color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen readers, etc.).
Agile UX Strategy:
o Help define UX strategy and processes or vetted web initiatives within an agile framework, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness
System Establishment and Standardization:
o Implement systems for scalable and accessible web design organization-wide, fostering consistency and accessibility.
Cross Team Collaboration:
o Foster collaboration across creative teams within the organization, advocating for the adoption of the design system in all web and ecommerce initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BFA degree in Design (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), HCI, CS, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
A strong portfolio of projects demonstrating varied experience across digital, including web and mobile.
Experience in e-commerce and/or ed tech a plus.
Expertise in standard UX software such as Figma, Storybook, Lighthouse & AEM.
Knowledge of web accessibility and experience with optimizing experiences for usability and accessibility.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and milestones efficiently. Experience within an Agile environment is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across functional areas, including technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience leading research priorities and leveraging findings and metrics to inform projects and priorities.
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
7+ years of applicable experience or 5+ years of applicable experience and managerial experience preferred.
Hands on UX/UI experience
UX/UI tools (example: Figma)
Project Management tools (example: Asana)
Analytics tools (example: Adobe Analytics)
Pay Rate: $55- $60/hour W2
The post appeared first on .
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