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Top 5 Skill sets
SME/ Deep expertise in design principles, visual systems, and best practices, including advanced layout, typography, and color theory
Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
Nice to have skills or certifications
Airline or complex enterprise experience
Advanced degree in design, HCI, or related field
Experience with design research methodologies and user testing
Key Responsibilities
Lead design strategy and vision: Define and communicate design strategy for complex, multi-platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs across the travel ecosystem.
Mentor and develop design talent: Provide guidance, feedback, and career development support to junior and mid-level designers, fostering growth and maintaining high design standards across the team.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management: Lead design discussions with senior stakeholders, product managers, and engineering leaders, advocating for user-centered design decisions and managing competing priorities.
Oversee complex, omnichannel experience design: Lead the design of sophisticated user journeys that span multiple touchpoints, ensuring consistency and excellence across platforms, devices, and channels.
Establish design standards and governance: Define interaction patterns, design principles, and quality standards that guide team decisions and ensure scalable, maintainable design solutions.
Lead prototyping and validation initiatives: Direct the creation of high-fidelity prototypes and design validation studies, working with research teams to inform design decisions through user insights.
Champion design system evolution: Partner with the Atmos team to drive design system strategy, contributing advanced patterns and establishing governance that promotes consistency and craft excellence.
Qualifications What s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design, Communications, Computer Systems, Visual Design or related disciplines)
6-10+ years of experience in UI/UX design with 3+ years in a lead or senior design role
Proven experience leading design teams and mentoring designers
Portfolio demonstrating leadership in complex design projects, strategic thinking, and measurable business impact
Experience presenting design work and strategy to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Advanced proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
Expert-level experience applying WCAG accessibility standards and advocating for inclusive design practices
Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives with business analysts, researchers, developers, and product owners
Experience with design strategy, roadmap planning, and resource allocation
Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
Demonstrated ability to balance user advocacy with business constraints and technical
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and align stakeholders
Strong leadership presence with ability to drive consensus and manage conflict
Experience managing multiple complex projects and teams while maintaining high attention to detail
Strategic problem-solving abilities with focus on scalable solutions
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Top 5 Skill sets
SME/ Deep expertise in design principles, visual systems, and best practices, including advanced layout, typography, and color theory
Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
Nice to have skills or certifications
Airline or complex enterprise experience
Advanced degree in design, HCI, or related field
Experience with design research methodologies and user testing
Key Responsibilities
Lead design strategy and vision: Define and communicate design strategy for complex, multi-platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs across the travel ecosystem.
Mentor and develop design talent: Provide guidance, feedback, and career development support to junior and mid-level designers, fostering growth and maintaining high design standards across the team.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management: Lead design discussions with senior stakeholders, product managers, and engineering leaders, advocating for user-centered design decisions and managing competing priorities.
Oversee complex, omnichannel experience design: Lead the design of sophisticated user journeys that span multiple touchpoints, ensuring consistency and excellence across platforms, devices, and channels.
Establish design standards and governance: Define interaction patterns, design principles, and quality standards that guide team decisions and ensure scalable, maintainable design solutions.
Lead prototyping and validation initiatives: Direct the creation of high-fidelity prototypes and design validation studies, working with research teams to inform design decisions through user insights.
Champion design system evolution: Partner with the Atmos team to drive design system strategy, contributing advanced patterns and establishing governance that promotes consistency and craft excellence.
Qualifications What s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design, Communications, Computer Systems, Visual Design or related disciplines)
6-10+ years of experience in UI/UX design with 3+ years in a lead or senior design role
Proven experience leading design teams and mentoring designers
Portfolio demonstrating leadership in complex design projects, strategic thinking, and measurable business impact
Experience presenting design work and strategy to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
Advanced proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
Expert-level experience applying WCAG accessibility standards and advocating for inclusive design practices
Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives with business analysts, researchers, developers, and product owners
Experience with design strategy, roadmap planning, and resource allocation
Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
Demonstrated ability to balance user advocacy with business constraints and technical
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and align stakeholders
Strong leadership presence with ability to drive consensus and manage conflict
Experience managing multiple complex projects and teams while maintaining high attention to detail
Strategic problem-solving abilities with focus on scalable solutions
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