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RCI Technologies · 1 week ago

User Interface Designer

NYC Metro Area

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

RCI Technologies is seeking a User Interface Designer to lead the UX Design for their CC Consolidation Map project. The UX Design Lead will create user-driven digital experiences, prototype user testing, and refine designs for a comprehensive childcare resource hub in New York.

Consulting

Hiring Manager

Pratiksha Gurnani

Responsibilities

Advocate for user-driven and data-based digital experiences for New Yorkers

Leverage interaction design and front-end development skills to create prototypes for user testing

Implement design solutions that meet the needs of parents and childcare providers

Ensure the hub serves as a comprehensive resource for information, referrals, and services related to childcare in New York

Responsible for final design adjustments leading up to launch

Develop and test new feature prototypes for version 2.0

Track and analyze performance metrics, refine the design, and build out and integrate new features for version 2.0.5

Qualification

User experience designFigmaUser-centered design processesVisual designStylingUsability testingAccessibility standardsCommunication skillsCollaboration with cross-disciplinary teams

Required

At least 12 years of proven experience in user experience design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful user-friendly consumer facing solutions

Candidate's resume MUST include a link to portfolio

Strong sense of visual design and styling including typography, spacing and use of layout

Proficiency in Figma with demonstrated experience in independently creating end-to-end design solutions

Strong understanding of user-centered design processes, including the ability to map users' digital journeys, mock-up low to high-fidelity, and create testable prototypes that enhance usability and accessibility

Ability to synthesize user research and data insights into design hypotheses and solutions

Ability to receive and synthesize teammates' feedback to improve designs

Experience working with product and content strategists to translate outlines and requirements into design solutions

Experience working with developers to test out prototypes and conduct visual quality assurance to ensure that digital products were built the way they were intended

Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies clearly to partners and cross-functional teams in non-technical language

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Design or UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science)

Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and content strategists to deliver user-centered products and services

Experience working in public sector or alongside government partners

Strong ability to drive design projects from concept to implementation, with a comprehensive knowledge of design and design research methodologies

Experience conducting usability testing or assisting in its implementation, with strong analytical skills to interpret user data and translate research insights into actionable design recommendations

Familiarity working within limited design systems, adapting and extending existing components to meet user needs while considering technical feasibility

Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices in design to ensure inclusivity for all users

Exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion work in design practice and past projects, with ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the city