Sr. User Experience (UX) Designer

Capstone, a forward-thinking enterprise renowned for its innovative applications, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior User Experience (UX) Designer to lead our team. We prioritize the creation of exceptional user experiences through in-depth research, empathetic design thinking, and collaboration with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Strategic Research Leadership: Drive user research efforts by identifying target user groups, conducting in-depth interviews, and guiding comprehensive research to deeply understand user needs, preferences, and behaviors.
• Design Thinking & Innovation: Spearhead design thinking workshops and lead the team in exploring innovative design solutions, ensuring forward-thinking and problem-solving within the team.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and competitor products, providing insights that inform and enhance our designs, maintaining our position as leaders in UX innovation.
• UX Strategy Development: Formulate and execute robust UX strategies by crafting conceptual and detailed designs, journey maps, wireframes, visual mockups, and prototypes that align with user needs and overarching business objectives.
• Consistency & Usability Excellence: Establish and enforce interaction design patterns, visual design style guides, and user interface pattern libraries to ensure design consistency and best practices. Conduct extensive usability tests to refine user interface layouts.
• Collaboration & Strategic Alignment: Partner closely with key business groups, product owners, and development teams to ensure seamless alignment of UX strategy and designs with the company's overall product and business objectives.
• Milestone & Project Management: Oversee project milestones, deadlines, and schedules from conception to execution, guiding the development of comprehensive product roadmaps based on UX needs.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members or interns, fostering their professional growth and development within the company.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, such as marketing, engineering, and product management, to align UX strategy with overall business objectives and ensure a cohesive approach across teams.
• User Testing and Analysis: Utilize user feedback and data analysis tools to inform design decisions, interpreting data and making design refinements based on user insights.
• Accessibility Standards Awareness: Demonstrate understanding and application of accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring inclusive and compliant designs.
• Prototyping and Agile Development: Employ experience in agile methodologies and rapid prototyping, working efficiently within dynamic development environments.
• Familiarity with Emerging Technologies: Display knowledge or experience in emerging technologies (e.g., AI, AR/VR, voice interfaces) to adapt designs to new platforms and technologies.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven training and proficiency in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, design, and prototyping software.
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in UX design, with a demonstrable portfolio of successful projects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Mastery in translating company objectives into compelling digital experiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and mastery of information design to deliver intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to navigate and resolve intricate interface challenges.
• Superior time management, prioritization, and communication skills to convey ideas effectively to team members and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools.
• Analytical thinking paired with a deep understanding of business strategies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment while providing mentorship and guidance.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods working at a computer.
• On-site presence at distribution centers.
• A home office or professional space configured for remote work as required.