RightTalents is hiring: UX Design Lead – Hybrid in New York

Overview

Title: UX Design Lead

Client: NYC Agency

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months

Work Hours:40hrs/week

JUSTIFICATION

The UX Design Lead, working with internal and external stakeholders, will lead the UX strategy and interaction design, as well as contribute to the front-end development for the childcare hub website.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX researcher, content strategist, and developers, to translate user needs into design solutions
• Develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs for the childcare hub website
• Conduct prototype testing for new features, analyze findings, and develop design recommendations accordingly
• Collaborate with a content strategist to develop the overall content design strategy and enhance user experience

Mandatory Skills

• At least 8 years of proven experience in user experience and interaction design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful consumer facing projects
• Proficiency in Figma with demonstrated experience in independently creating end-to-end design solutions
• Strong understanding of user-centered design processes, including the ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that enhance usability and accessibility
• Ability to analyze and synthesize user research, feedback, and web analytics into design recommendations to improve the user experience
• Testing new features to improve a digital product
• Experience working with a content strategist to develop the overall content design strategy
• Experience working with both front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality across digital products
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly to partners and cross-functional teams
• Ability to support stakeholder relationships in design process

Desirable Skills

• Bachelor s degree in relevant field (e.g., Design or UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science).
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and content strategists to deliver user-centered products and services
• Experience working in public sector or alongside government partners
• Strong ability to drive design projects from concept to implementation, with a comprehensive knowledge of design and design research methodologies
• Experience conducting usability testing or assisting in its implementation, with strong analytical skills to interpret user data and translate research insights into actionable design recommendations
• Familiarity working within limited design systems, adapting and extending existing components to meet user needs while considering technical feasibility
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices in design to ensure inclusivity for all users
• Exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion work in design practice and past projects, with ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the city