JPS Tech Solutions ยท 4 days ago
Lead UX Designer
District of Columbia, United States
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expJPS Tech Solutions is a premier Randstad client in the transportation sector, seeking a Lead UX Designer to create intuitive applications for operations staff. The role involves overseeing the design process, advocating for user experience, and conducting field research to inform design decisions.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end design process, delivering interactive, high-fidelity Figma mockups that are accessible and visually consistent
Act as a strong voice for the user by defending design decisions and pushing back on requirements that compromise the user experience
Lead design activities during PI Planning and participate in daily stand-ups to ensure design sequencing aligns with development cycles
Build and refine reusable components and patterns to ensure scalability and consistency across all digital products
Conduct usability testing and contextual inquiries on-site (including on-train travel) to gather real-world requirements from operations staff
Create detailed specifications and documentation in Jira and Confluence to facilitate seamless handoffs and accurate implementation by engineering teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years of UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing complex, high-density application design (enterprise or internal tools preferred)
Must be local to the Northeast Corridor (D.C. area) and willing to travel up to 25% for on-premise workshops and field research
Expert-level proficiency in Figma, FigJam, Jira, and Confluence
Strong background in Agile/SAFe environments and a proven track record of managing design cadences for development teams
Direct experience building and maintaining component libraries and design tokens
Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to advise Product Owners and advocate for user-centered principles
Preferred
Familiarity with the rail industry, complex operational software, and accessibility standards (WCAG)
Company
JPS Tech Solutions
JPS Tech Solutions offers software engineering, cloud, mobile development, and IT infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase