Lead UX Designer

Allied Solutions•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Lead UX Designer solves complex problems with elegant, accessible solutions. They help guide sprints and releases for Allied’s digital design system Affinity, work with outside vendors on implementing the design system, supports UX research to better understand the behaviors of our users, and sets the tone for Allied’s brand strategy. Lead designers’ mentor and educate other designers while working autonomously and pushing the boundaries for speed and quality for design outputs. They are the primary liaison between UX management and the design practice, and they work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
5 – 7 years’ work-related experience
Ability to create layouts with a design system
Knowledge of industry tools like Figma and Adobe
Problem-solving skills to determine solutions to user interface challenges
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Attention to detail and mastery of information design
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to developers
Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Nice To Haves

3-4 years’ experience leading & influencing people

Responsibilities

User Interface Design Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that meet our UX and product strategy requirements
Create wireframes and prototypes according to product needs
Ability to create layouts with a design system
Provide insights and incorporate user research into interface designs
Determine and create user flows through software products
Utilize responsive and atomic design to create scalable interfaces
Adopt user experience best practices to create modern and familiar interaction design
Have an iterative mindset and be open to feedback
Present designs and rationales to product teams, stakeholders, and executives
Knowledge of industry tools like Figma and Adobe
Problem-solving skills to determine solutions to user interface challenges
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Attention to detail and mastery of information design
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to developers
Working with UX Engineers to see designs go through development
Create, deploy, and analyze quick iterative tests to validate wireframes and prototypes
Support UX Research by attending and/or conducting user research including interviews and testing
Participate in an/or facilitate Design Thinking workshops
Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Be active in estimating work and help create road maps
Ensure the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user
Leading regular creative sessions and an environment of learning amongst the team members to guide them through their quest of better user experience and creative user interfaces
Works directly with UX Management, Software Product management, and Senior business leadership to ensure final product is aligned to achieving business outcomes
Lead and influence others (vertically and horizontally) without formal authority
Collaborate and communicate across the organization with business units, stakeholders, and product teams
Engage in challenging conversations with the right balance of candor and diplomacy
Chair a product governance steering committee of cross-departmental subject matter experts
Can demonstrate and educate UXDs on these skills
Ability to understand business metrics and translate company goals and objectives into digital experiences
Greater speed, quality, accuracy, more independence in executing UXD responsibilities
Maintain a competitive edge against competitor products and industry trends
Understand product specifications and user psychology and predict what might work for both
Spends time mentoring and developing the skill level of peers
Functions as a general resource for peers
Assists management in training new hires
Engages in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding activities
Identifies and learns new design tools and methods, teaching other designers and researchers how to implement them
Educate Allied Solution team members on evolving world of UX/UI tactics and strategies, and convey why they matter to Allied’s greater business goals
Research & Testing Create, deploy, and analyze quick iterative tests to validate wireframes and prototypes
Support UX Research by attending and/or conducting user research including interviews and testing
Participate in an/or facilitate Design Thinking workshops
Can demonstrate and educate UXDs on these skills
Greater speed, quality, accuracy, more independence in executing UXD responsibilities
Identify target user groups and carry out interviews or other types of inquiry to help understand user needs
Produce high-quality solutions through flow diagrams, graphic design, storyboards and site maps
Perform tests on user interface elements such as CTAs, layout, target links, landing pages and banners
Affinity Governance Creating the UI inventory for the design system
Manage the color, typographic, and icons for the design system
Create documentation around functionality for each component
Troubleshoot issues to help development grab elements if needed
Communicate the need and efficiency gains for using a design system
Review new components and update tools
Manage work sprints with Sr. UX Engineer
Run Sprint retrospectives
Releasing new design versions for other designers
Manage Jira tickets to make sure completion
Test and audit components in the design system
Setup new designers with access to Affinity
Get organization buy-in to use design system on products
Establish rules and principles for the design system
Manage road map for improvements to the design system
Work with outside vendors on usage with design system