DHD Consulting
About the job Senior UX Designer
Location:
Austin, Texas (Hybrid - 80%-100% remote)
Job Description:
The Senior UX Designer is responsible for creating effective, user-centered designs for web applications, ensuring seamless and productive end-user experiences. This role requires a strong background in UX/UI design, product development, and user research, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversight:
Lead and ensure UX/UI designs follow user experience best practices, industry standards, and accessibility guidelines. Research & Translation:
Convert research findings, user stories, and requirements into clear flows, wireframes, prototypes, and product roadmaps. Prototyping:
Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using Figma or similar design tools. Testing:
Conduct user testing and outreach to validate that solutions meet end-user needs. Collaboration:
Partner with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to align on design solutions and communicate design rationales. Accessibility:
Ensure designs and websites meet federal accessibility standards. Required Qualifications:
Experience:
8+ years in software product development, digital design, UX/UI, or a related field. Design Skills:
8+ years designing wireframes and mockups aligned with UX best practices. User Research:
8+ years conducting user and usability research. Communication:
Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and communication skills. Leadership:
Direct experience leading large-scale UX/UI initiatives. Prototyping Tools:
Proficiency with Figma or comparable design software. Accessibility Compliance:
Experience ensuring designs meet federal accessibility guidelines. Portfolio:
Demonstrated portfolio showcasing user research, visual design, and usability studies. Preferred Qualifications:
Tools:
Experience using Atlassian Jira for issue tracking. Industry Experience:
Experience working with or for a state or local education agency.
Location:
Austin, Texas (Hybrid - 80%-100% remote)
Job Description:
The Senior UX Designer is responsible for creating effective, user-centered designs for web applications, ensuring seamless and productive end-user experiences. This role requires a strong background in UX/UI design, product development, and user research, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversight:
Lead and ensure UX/UI designs follow user experience best practices, industry standards, and accessibility guidelines. Research & Translation:
Convert research findings, user stories, and requirements into clear flows, wireframes, prototypes, and product roadmaps. Prototyping:
Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using Figma or similar design tools. Testing:
Conduct user testing and outreach to validate that solutions meet end-user needs. Collaboration:
Partner with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to align on design solutions and communicate design rationales. Accessibility:
Ensure designs and websites meet federal accessibility standards. Required Qualifications:
Experience:
8+ years in software product development, digital design, UX/UI, or a related field. Design Skills:
8+ years designing wireframes and mockups aligned with UX best practices. User Research:
8+ years conducting user and usability research. Communication:
Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and communication skills. Leadership:
Direct experience leading large-scale UX/UI initiatives. Prototyping Tools:
Proficiency with Figma or comparable design software. Accessibility Compliance:
Experience ensuring designs meet federal accessibility guidelines. Portfolio:
Demonstrated portfolio showcasing user research, visual design, and usability studies. Preferred Qualifications:
Tools:
Experience using Atlassian Jira for issue tracking. Industry Experience:
Experience working with or for a state or local education agency.