UX Designer/Developer

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Title:

Lead UX Designer/Developer

Length of Engagement:

6+ months

Start Date:

ASAP

Work Location:

Hybrid

Skills And Experience For The Role

Must Have

1. User research: 3-5 years of experience conducting user research to gather insights, identify pain points, and understand user needs
2. Design: 3-5 years of experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for accessible and reusable components and patterns within a Design System
3. Development: Experience with software application front-end development
4. Testing: Experience working with different testing methodologies to ensure solutions meet user needs (User Experience Testing, Accessibility Testing, User Acceptance Testing)
5. Leading projects or teams: Proven leadership experience managing people, processes, and/or projects
6. Agile methodology: Experience working with Agile project methodology within every aspect of the software/product development lifecycle
7. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with product owners, designers, developers, and other stakeholders
8. Documentation: Experience in technical and functional documentation (design guidelines, component usage, design libraries, and Design System best practices)
9. Trend analysis: Demonstrated ability to stay up to date with the latest UX trends, tools, and methodologies
10. Managing people: Experience managing people
11. Extensive knowledge or experience: 5 or more years of experience working in a technical role supporting user experience

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 standards