WSP · 7 hours ago
Lead UI/UX Designer
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to join their Visualization and Data Intelligence practice. The role involves delivering the visual design and user experience for web applications, providing strategic guidance on design approaches, and collaborating with teams to maintain design systems.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Define and implement visual design (UI) and overall user experience strategy (UX) on a variety of web and mobile applications
Present design concepts to stakeholders, communicate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively
Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to integrate UI/UX principles into project planning
Support, enhance and maintain design of legacy systems
Drive creation of polished, professional, high-quality UI/UX design that meet industry standards for responsive design and accessibility compliance
Embrace a culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate with development team to align design and user experience with technical requirements
Work with a variety of technical staff and project teams to determine the best approach for specific budgets, projects and schedules
Adhere to given project schedules and budgets and meet tight deadlines
Actively pursue research to remain current with industry trends and best practices
Consult on applications’ overall user journey and experience, ensuring the application is intuitive and enjoyable to use
Ability to find solutions to creatively advance applications for WSP clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in technical arts, computer science or a related field
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
7+ years' experience in custom UI/UX design and implementation for variety of applications
High proficiency in user-centered design, journey mapping, user flows and usability testing
An online portfolio of professional UI/UX design work for both web and mobile platforms (must include link and applicable password)
High proficiency in Figma, wireframing and prototyping
High proficiency in responsive and mobile-first design
High Proficiency in ADA Section 508 website requirements
Proficient in providing rigorous UI/UX analysis of applications
Ability to communicate effectively and congenially with stakeholders in a wide variety of fields
Exceptional attention to detail
High proficiency in self-management; ability to be nimble in the face of shifting project schedules and delivering high-quality output in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Working knowledge of CSS, Git, HTML5, JavaScript, React, Tailwind, TypeScript, UI Development, and Vue a plus
Experience in leveraging AI tools for UI/UX
Proficiency in Adobe CS (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro)
Experience in a consulting industry or managing UI/UX design for multiple web applications simultaneously
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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