Axelon is hiring: Senior UX Designer in Tampa

Global Financial Firm located in TAMPA, FL 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.Job description:Senior UX Designer - based in Tampa (hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office)The Roles a UX Designer you'll be contributing and leading the design of our digital products. Working in concert with Product and Engineering partners and UX Research colleagues, you'll be applying your extensive skills and experience to create high quality designs in all stages of the UX design process - including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, 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 practicesRequired Skills, Experience and Competencies• 7-10 years of UX Design or Product Design industry experience• Experience in financial services or commercial bank technology space• 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• Masters DegreeDesirable Skills, Experience and Competencies• Experience with agile methodology• Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction• Understanding of Anti money laundering and financial crimes technologies