General Summary :
The Team Leader of User Experience is responsible for mentoring entry level and experienced UI and UX designers in a fast-paced SaaS / Agile environment to create a best-in-class user experience for our ConnectWise suite of web applications. This role supports cross-functional teams to create a superior user experience for multiple products across platforms.
Working Conditions :
- Pune / Mumbai / Bangalore (Hybrid depending on location)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Sets day to day operational objectives for the UX teamSupervises support and / or professional level colleaguesEnsures policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholdersLeads and prioritizes the daily activities of the teamManages, mentors, and coaches to develop a collaborative and dynamic team of UI and UX DesignersCoordinates cross-functional communication to align on initiatives and strategies to drive efficiencyGuides the product teams to understand our partners and their needs through market analysis, customer research, and feedbackCollaborates with product managers, engineers, architects, and designers to understand the product requirements, use cases and user journeys to produce a superior user experienceEmbeds design-thinking processes around user research, rapid prototyping, testing & iterationMaintains design consistency, utilizing our DSM, defined patterns, interaction design, etc.Designs or delivers feedback on anything from workflows and wireframes to prototypesEnsures all design deliverables are completed on time and accuratelyKnowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities Required :
Exceptional leadership and customer service skillsWillingness to work in a team environmentStrong organizational skills to give the team directionProfessional presence suitable for interaction in meetings, in-person, or via emailExcellent presentation and communication skillsManagement skills to oversee direct reports, deliver updates, and track progressSkilled in managing and collaborating with a remote teamAptitude to make decisions from a data-driven perspectiveComprehensive design portfolio displaying recent user-centered design workProficient in user-centered design, UX research, UX strategy, and interaction designIntermediate knowledge of design tools such as Figma or equivalentEducational / Vocational / Previous Experience Recommendations :
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience2+ years of relevant experience1+ years of managerial experiencePreferred : previous experience with Agile based project execution