Design Lead UI/UX

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Job Description: Lead UI/UX Designer

Experience: 6-8 years of experience

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team. As a Lead UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for leading the design process, from conceptualization to implementation, for our various products & platforms. You will be a key contributor to shaping the user experience, ensuring our products are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing. You will also mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment.

What you'll do:

• Lead the Design Process: Oversee the entire design process, from user research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and implementation.

• User Research & Analysis: Conduct user research, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points. Analyze research findings to inform design decisions.

• Information Architecture & User Flows: Develop and maintain information architecture, user flows, and site maps to ensure a clear and intuitive user experience.

• Wireframing & Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and iterate on designs based on user feedback.

• UI Design & Visual Design: Design visually appealing and consistent user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.

• Design System & Style Guide: Contribute to and maintain a comprehensive design system and style guide to ensure consistency across all products.

• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure design solutions meet business requirements and technical feasibility. Clearly communicate design decisions and rationale.

• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide junior designers, providing feedback and support to help them grow and develop their skills.

• Stay Up-to-Date: Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Usability Testing & Iteration: Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and performance data.

• Accessibility: Ensure all designs adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

What we're looking for :

• 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience.

• Proven experience leading design projects and mentoring junior designers.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

• Strong proficiency in Figma, motion tools (Lottie, After Effects), prototyping and systems thinking.

• Experience with user research methods, including user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

• Curiosity for Gen AI, AR/VR or new tech that pushes UX forward.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

• Strong understanding of information architecture, user flows, and interaction design.

• Experience designing for web, mobile (iOS & Android), and specifically for chatbot applications (similar to ChatGPT) and internal tools

• A strong portfolio demonstrating your design process, problem-solving skills, and visual design abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Experience with A/B testing and data-driven design.

• Experience with motion design and animation.

• Experience with accessibility best practices (WCAG).

• Solid understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.