Job Description :
As the Director of UI / UX Design, you will be responsible for defining and executing the overall design vision and strategy for our digital products.
Youll lead a team of talented designers, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create seamless and engaging user experiences across multiple platforms.
This is a leadership role, where you will inspire and guide your team while ensuring that design processes align with business objectives and user needs.
Key Responsibilities :
Leadership & Team Development :
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of UI / UX designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Develop and implement team processes, provide constructive feedback, and support individual growth.
Design Strategy :
Define and communicate the UI / UX design vision, ensuring alignment with product goals and user needs.Develop comprehensive design strategies that balance aesthetics, usability, and functionality to create exceptional user experiences.Collaboration :
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other teams to ensure design solutions meet business requirements, user needs, and technical constraints.Promote a user-centered design approach across the organization.User Research & Testing :
Oversee the creation and execution of user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions.Analyze user feedback and behavior to continuously improve the design of our products.Design Systems :
Develop and maintain a scalable design system that ensures consistency across all platforms, products, and features.Advocate for best practices in design and UI consistency.Project Management :
Manage design deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.Balance multiple priorities and adapt to changes as needed.Innovation & Trends :
Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.Bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the design team and the organization as a whole.Stakeholder Communication :
Present design concepts, prototypes, and final deliverables to key stakeholders.Effectively communicate design rationale and decision-making processes to both technical and non technical audiences.Qualifications : Experience :
12+ years of experience in UI / UX design, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role.Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects from concept to delivery.Portfolio : Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects, demonstrating expertise in user-centered design principles, interface design, and problem-solving.
Design Skills :
Deep knowledge of design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) and prototyping tools (e.g., InVision, Axure, etc.)Expertise in wireframing, interaction design, and visual design.User-Centered Focus :
Demonstrated ability to conduct and analyze user research, develop personas, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.Experience with usability testing and data-driven design decisions.Leadership :
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.Proven ability to inspire and manage a team of designers, foster creativity, and drive continuous Collaboration :Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams.Ability to partner with engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences.Education : Bachelors degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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