Greif · 1 week ago

Director, User Experience

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive UX strategy that aligns with the company's mission, vision, and customer needs.

Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate user experience considerations into long-term planning and decision-making processes.

Manage and mentor a team of UX designers, researchers, and developers to create user experiences that differentiate the company.

Create a seamless, intuitive, and effective user experience across the product portfolio.

Oversee all phases of UX design, including research, design, testing, and implementation.

Lead the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups to communicate the user experience vision.

Establish and maintain a design system for consistency and efficiency in UX/UI design.

Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to integrate UX principles throughout product development lifecycles.

Lead user research initiatives, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gain insights into user behavior.

Plan and execute usability testing sessions to validate design concepts and make data-driven improvements.

Define and track KPI metrics to assess the impact of UX improvements and drive enhancements.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices for UX design.

Qualification

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UX/UI DesignFront-End DevelopmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptManufacturing Industry KnowledgeQualitative TechniquesFocus GroupsUser DiariesShadowingDesign Team ManagementLeadershipMentoringPerformance ManagementProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or similar fields

12 - 14 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role (Director level or equivalent) Proven experience leading and managing a team of UX/UI designers, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.

Knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate collaboration with developers.

Previous experience in manufacturing industry, understanding its unique challenges and opportunities.

Professional in use of qualitative techniques: interviews, focus groups, user diaries, cultural probes, co-creation, shadowing, etc.

Extensive experience leading and managing design teams, with a proven track record of success.