Lead UX Designer

Purple Drive

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 5 days ago
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    Skills

    • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • Algorithmsunmatched
    • Application Frameworkunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B) Softwareunmatched
    • CSS (Cascading Style Sheet)unmatched
    • Cognitive Scienceunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Data Visualizationunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
    • Human-Computer Interactionunmatched
    • JavaScript Librariesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Market Entry Strategyunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mobile Applicationsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Quantitative Researchunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Typographyunmatched
    • Usability Engineeringunmatched
    • User Experience Design (UXD)unmatched
    • User Interface Designunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
    • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)unmatched
    • Web Designunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

    Description

    Overview:

    Lead UX Designer:

    Key Capabilities

    • Effectively present and defend design rationale based on the brand, business needs, user goals, and usability, rather than personal opinion
    • Strong understanding of interface design principles; navigation and architecture; and typography, color, and layout principles
    • Experience designing for AI-powered applications, including conversational interfaces, data visualization, and algorithmic decision-making systems
    • Proficiency in design system creation and maintenance, including component libraries, design tokens, and documentation standards
    • Knowledge of DesignOps methodologies, team scaling practices, and design process optimization
    • Familiarity with standards-compliant web design and the capabilities and constraints provided by CSS, JavaScript libraries, mobile app frameworks, etc.
    • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
    • Experience with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), vibe coding tools in Figma, MagicPath, Lovable, etc and ability to evaluate and implement new tools
    • Collaborate with technical team members and mentor more junior colleagues
    • Speak and write well, play well with others, and engage with senior-level clients
    • Experience in consulting and the ability to deal with ambiguity
    • Willingness to travel to client locations and collaborate with distributed delivery teams
    • Strategic thinking ability to align design initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience leading design for enterprise software, B2B applications, or complex data-driven interfaces
    • Background in service design or experience design for multi-touchpoint customer journeys
    • Knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative UX research and analytics interpretation
    • Experience with agile development methodologies and design integration in DevOps workflows
    • Understanding of product management principles and go-to-market strategies
    • Certification or formal training in design leadership, design thinking, or related methodologies


    Education

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in a design discipline, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or relevant experience. Continuous learning mindset with staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJersey City, NJ

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