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Job Title: Senior UX Consultant
Location Orlando, FL Need only local candidates as this is an Onsite opportunity.
Duration 3+ months
What You Will Do :
Client is seeking a UX Consultant with 8-10 years of relevant experience, of which 4-5 years leading a team, to be an integral part of clients Design organization. The candidate will manage interdisciplinary teams to deliver world class design solutions and will be responsible for creative leadership and quality. She/ he will be building and leading a team that is responsible for designing, developing & productizing holistic experiences grounded in User Centric Design Process. We are looking for a leader who is responsible for integrating solutions from Product Design team, Digital Solution team and Marketing Services team to create memorable consumer experiences.
The ideal candidate will oversee the daily activities of the cross-studio team located in 3 locations. They will be assigned to multiple projects and be responsible to 1) lead by example to cultivate an environment which feeds design quality and excellence, 2) deliver creative design direction and team effectiveness, and 3) nurture and grow client relationships. We are looking for an active, hands-on leader with the drive and ambition of building a studio to its highest potential. 4) you will support our business development team to craft winning solutions
She/he will partner with leaders across all design studios and other business units to promote and incorporate the clients approach and vision within and outside the company.
We are looking for someone that understands best-in-class design and inspires it through the work they do and the team they lead.
Job Responsibilities
User Interface design concepts
Data Gathering methods Cognitive walkthroughs, Contextual Inquiry, Focus groups, Persona creation, User Research and testing.
GUI design and application strategy experience with emphasis on information architecture and interaction design for software applications.
Experience working with project teams to help define the overall user experience strategy, create interaction models, architect effective solutions using wireframes solutions and prototypes
Analytical skills with the ability to identify and communicate clients' usability challenges.
Personally responsible to insure the highest quality of design direction, style and methodology
You are a constantly growing and learning to provide expert direction to the team, the clients, and as a thought leader to the industry
Identify and drive process improvements to meet project and team needs
Monitor and drive your team to best utilize the skillset to exceed client expectations and elevate client engagement
Promote a culture of innovation and teamwork based in professionalism and quality
Inspire your creative team with the energy, passion, and thought leadership to build a long-term healthy organization
Effectively communicate, motivate, coach and develop design excellence
Personally lead and take full responsibility for one top-tier client
Conduct Discovery workshops with customer & relevant stake holders and present the same in a consumable deliverable in the agreed format
What You Need :
Key Competencies
Proven experience managing, training and mentoring designers
Strong understanding of Human Centered Design
Recent experience launching complex digital products
Should be able to analyse and understand new domains quickly, become the "timely expert"
Ability to maintain context on multiple assignments to contribute effectively on all
Ability to spearhead stakeholder discussions
Function as team's advocate, to the engineering, analytics, sales and project management teams
Strong leadership and people management skills
Strong Knowledge of the design process and program management
Basic Qualifications:
6-10 years relevant experience in digital design, with 4-5 years' experience in a creative, project and people management role.
B.S. degree in relevant field
Portfolio samples of recent work
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to working across time zone and locations is preferred.
Strong understanding of contemporary technology platforms and emerging technologies
Automotive HMI design and/or Design for/in Mobility experience is preferred
Consulting experience strongly preferred
