UX/UI Designer - UXDES

Job Title: UX/UI Designer Location: New York, NY Duration: 24 Months Interview Type: Virtual (Zoom/MS Teams) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to support the development, testing, compliance, and rollout of user-centered digital products. This role will focus on enhancing systems that support student services and outcomes, including academic progress and socio-emotional learning, with an emphasis on special populations. The UX/UI Designer will lead user research initiatives, create design artifacts, and develop interactive prototypes while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and accessible solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage UX/UI design deliverables throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from discovery to development handoff Conduct user research, including planning, execution, and synthesis of findings Develop personas, journey maps, research guides, and other UX artifacts Create wireframes to define product features, functionality, and data flow Design and develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD Facilitate user testing to validate design decisions and improve user experience Analyze user behavior and data insights to inform design strategy Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless transition from design to implementation Write and modify JavaScript to address UI challenges when needed Maintain documentation using tools such as SharePoint, Jira, or similar platforms Stay current with web development trends, especially in responsive/mobile design and accessibility (WCAG 2.0/2.1) Contribute to and maintain UX/UI design systems and style libraries Participate in knowledge sharing and presentations on user-centered design best practices Required Skills & Technologies HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD Mural, Lucidchart, MS Visio Visual Studio, Axure RP Bootstrap and responsive design frameworks Minimum Qualifications Minimum 4+ years of experience in UX/UI design Minimum 4+ years of experience conducting user research and producing deliverables such as personas, journey maps, and research documentation Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with UX/UI design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD) Strong understanding of Human-Centered Design principles Experience designing in compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0/2.1) For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.