Axelon
Senior UX Designer
Axelon, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Global Financial Firm located in IRVING, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Senior UX Designer
"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.
****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Senior UX Designer
The RoleAs a Senior UX Designer you'll be contributing and holistically designing digital products across Client's Functions Technology Controls Organisation. Working with our Head of Design & UX for Controls and partnering with our Product and Engineering teams, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including discovery, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, testing and high-Client design.
Responsibilities• Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-Client designs using Figma, along with our established Design System• Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate• Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users• Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback• Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood.• Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed• Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools• Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility• Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed• Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team.• Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution• Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices
Required Skills, Experience and Competencies• 5-10 years of industry UX Design experience• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving• Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects• Creative flair and a good eye for design• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision.• Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems• Bachelors Degree
Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies• Experience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile space• Experience with agile methodology• Financial services industry and commercial banking experience• Master's degree
"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.
****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.
Senior UX Designer
The RoleAs a Senior UX Designer you'll be contributing and holistically designing digital products across Client's Functions Technology Controls Organisation. Working with our Head of Design & UX for Controls and partnering with our Product and Engineering teams, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including discovery, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, testing and high-Client design.
Responsibilities• Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-Client designs using Figma, along with our established Design System• Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate• Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users• Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback• Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood.• Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed• Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools• Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility• Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed• Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team.• Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution• Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices
Required Skills, Experience and Competencies• 5-10 years of industry UX Design experience• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving• Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects• Creative flair and a good eye for design• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision.• Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems• Bachelors Degree
Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies• Experience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile space• Experience with agile methodology• Financial services industry and commercial banking experience• Master's degree