Who Are We?
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
Job Overview:
Parry Labs is seeking an experienced and visionary UX Director to lead our User Experience team. The UX Director will be responsible for shaping the overall user experience strategy, ensuring our products are intuitive, user-centered, and meet the highest standards of usability. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a passion for creating seamless and engaging experiences for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive UX strategy aligned with the Chief Technology Officer’s technical vision and Parry Labs' business goals.
- Implement UX practices in line with the Vice President, Digital & Software Products.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX/UI designers, researchers, developers, testers, and other related professionals.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization, ensuring that user experience is at the forefront of product development.
- Product Development:
- Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and marketing teams to define and implement innovative UX solutions.
- Oversee the entire design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and usability testing.
- Ensure that all digital products deliver a consistent and cohesive user experience across different platforms and devices.
- User Research & Testing:
- Drive user research initiatives to gain deep insights into user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to inform design decisions, ensuring that products are intuitive and user-friendly.
- Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback and research findings.
- Innovation & Trends:
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design.
- Identify opportunities for innovation within the product suite, leveraging new tools and techniques to enhance user experience.
- Champion the adoption of new methodologies and processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Communicate UX vision, strategy, and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Foster a collaborative environment where ideas and feedback are openly shared and considered.
- Represent the voice of the user in all product discussions and decisions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in UX design, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
- Skills:
- Proven track record of leading UX teams and delivering successful digital products.
- Strong expertise in user-centered design principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design work.
- Experience with agile development processes and cross-functional collaboration.
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
Parry Labs is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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