Senior UX Product Designer

Job Summary
Our client, a leading travel provider, is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join their team! In this position, you'll work within a cross-functional team where you'll influence product and design decisions with ownership of initiatives from inception through implementation. This role can sit in the product focused on delivering value to product teams or in Design Operations focused on standards and process to scale design across the enterprise. You'll get to showcase your experience and knowledge in interaction / visual design, information architecture, user research and UX strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Influence outcomes and Product Owner decisions based on UX best practices, design principles and research, using agile methodologies
• Collaborate with Engineering to find the most effective, expedient and efficient way to implement solutions
• Collect, analyze, present and action feedback and manage changes to UX deliverables
• Present work clearly and compellingly to stakeholders, leveraging storytelling and presentation skills
• Provide timely status updates (including work left to do, issues and risks) using project management tools like Rally, Jira, Aha!, etc. 
• Communicate effectively with all team members to get work done
• Design the visual style, interface and interaction flow of applications and experiences that adhere to design standards and the patterns of a design system
• Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups and prototypes that consider systems thinking and information architecture
• Create research strategies based on desired outcomes and develop usability test plans, scripts and scenarios for prototypes
• Regularly formulate and test hypotheses during design iterations
• Use research techniques (heuristic reviews, user interviews, remote unmoderated and in-person testing) to determine ease-of-use and comprehension of designs and ideas
• Lead end-to-end UX design processes, from ideation through execution
• Mentor and guide other Designers to foster growth and collaboration
• Ensure designs are responsive and adaptive for both desktop and mobile platforms

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 3+ years of experience as a UX practitioner with a background in user experience design, interaction design or similar
• Strong skills in modern design and prototyping tools (Figma) 
• Experience working closely with Engineers from inception through implementation in an agile environment
• Experience collaborating effectively across stakeholders, disciplines, product lines, roles, geographical and time zone boundaries 
• Advanced analytical skills dealing with complex data problems and implementing sustainable solutions 

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.0+ AA compliance, localization and inclusive design
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other frontend development languages 
• Storytelling and presentation skills to effectively communicate design decisions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to label, classify and intelligently build flows and wireframes for complex computer applications are a plus 
• Leverage emerging AI tools and capabilities as part of the design process to improve efficiency, inform decision-making, and support scalable design solutions

Key Competencies/Behaviors

• In-depth disciplinary knowledge
• Knowledge of competitor practices
• Subject matter expert

Work Environment

• Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $55.00 and $60.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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