Task Lead, UX/UI Custom Applications (Remote Eligible)

Requisition Id 14312

Annual Salary Range:$130,000.00 -$160,000.00

Work-Site Type: Remote

ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations. Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.

Note about pay range:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. _US

We are only able to consider Lawful Permanent Residents (s and s) at this time for this position.

Overview:

We're hiring an experienced, motivated, and highly organized UX/UI Custom Applications Task Lead to join our team! In this leadership role, you'll guide a talented group of designers and researchers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centered solutions aligned with lab priorities. You'll collaborate with UX leads, organizational leaders, developers, and stakeholders to prioritize, coordinate, and oversee UX efforts that deliver intuitive, accessible, and impactful user experiences. This position resides in the User Experience group of the Application Development Division in the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 7,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are essential for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Planning

• Oversee new work intake, manage the backlog, and coordinate project schedules to streamline workflows and ensure strategic prioritization.
• Facilitate weekly planning sessions and WIP reviews to ensure progress, alignment, and quality.
• Allocate tasks to designers and researchers, balancing workloads and optimizing resource utilization.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with cross-functional leadership to align on priorities, shared goals, process, and strategic initiatives.
• Report on project status, progress, and challenges to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with goals.

Quality & Consistency

• Ensure the team's output aligns with lab priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
• Champion user-centered design and prioritize accessibility throughout the design lifecycle.
• Establish and enforce standards for usability, accessibility, and design system integration to maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, or a related field of study and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of aligned professional experience is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Proven experience leading design/UX teams, coordinating workstreams, and managing priorities.
• Portfolio showcasing leadership in design, team collaboration, and impactful project outcomes.
• Expertise in Figma and user-centered design methodologies.
• Strong foundation in design principles, interaction design, responsive design, typography, and accessibility.
• Skilled in designing responsive, web-based interfaces and collaborating with developers on implementation.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster consensus.
• Experience working in agile development environments is a plus.

Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.