AHU Technologies Recruitment ยท 3 months ago
Lead UX Designer- Washington, DC
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$47/hr - $47/hr
5+ years expAHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that provides IT solutions to leading corporations in the United States. They are seeking a Lead UX Designer to join an Agile product team, responsible for designing and delivering intuitive applications that enhance operational efficiency for a major technology client.
AppsConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)OutsourcingStaffing AgencyWeb Development
Responsibilities
Oversee and execute the end-to-end design process, creating high-fidelity, interactive Figma designs that are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with technical requirements
Act as the primary design advocate, confidently presenting, defending, and socializing design decisions and user-centric processes to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Lead quarterly PI Planning design activities and ensure design tasks are accurately scoped and delivered in alignment with the Agile project timeline and sprint goals
Collaborate with engineering teams to create detailed design principles and specifications, ensuring accurate and high-quality implementation of designs (Design QA)
Work in deep partnership with Product Owners, Researchers, Developers, and Product Managers to gather requirements, understand complex operational user needs, and deliver visually comprehensive, ready-to-develop solutions
Incorporate user feedback and testing results (including usability and accessibility testing) into design iterations to continuously enhance the overall user experience for internal applications
Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, maintaining consistent communication on design progress with the Product Owner
Play a critical role in the ongoing development and governance of our enterprise design system by creating new, reusable components and patterns
Ensure consistency, reusability, and scalability of design elements across all digital products within the operational suite
Qualification
Required
5+ years of demonstrated experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered, high-fidelity designs for complex, custom enterprise applications
Proven experience working with and designing components and templates within a comprehensive design system to ensure product consistency and efficiency
Extensive experience working in and leading design within fast-paced Agile environments and adhering to core Agile methodologies
Expert-level proficiency in design and collaboration tools including Figma, FigJam, Jira, and Confluence, as well as prototyping tools
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong, confident voice to advocate for and defend design strategy
Must be local to the Northeast Corridor (Wilmington, DE, NYC, D.C., or Philadelphia) and able to travel approximately 25% (via train) to support local workshops and mandatory quarterly PI Planning events
Preferred
Familiarity with the rail industry, complex operational environments, or back-end systems
Experience designing processes, software, or applications specifically for internal audiences within large enterprise organizations
Knowledge of usability testing processes and tools such as dScout, Maze, UserTesting, or UserZoom
Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design
Company
AHU Technologies Recruitment
At AHU Technology, we specialize in IT consulting and permanent staffing, serving the dynamic IT needs of top United States corporations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase