Urgent-UX/UI Design-Columbus, OH-Hybrid

I hope you're doing well. My name is Naveen Golden, and I'm a Staffing Specialist at Golden Technologies Inc. I'm reaching out regarding an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients. Title: UX/UI Design Location: Columbus, OH-Hybrid Duration: long term Contract DAS: Mobile Specialist 2 (752981) Design system management 60% UX/UI design, prototyping 40% The position is hybrid remote, with two days in the office weekly. Design System Lead The InnovateOhio Platform (IOP) team develops solutions that bring high-quality services to the the public, making Ohio a better place to live, work, and do business. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, a passion for creating intuitive and accessible user experiences, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital products. As a designer at IOP, you will play a key role in shaping the visual standards for the state and will lead the evolution and management of our design system. You will work closely with internal and external teams to ensure that our design principles, UI components, and guidelines are aligned and scalable across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: Lead and Evolve the Design System: Conduct weekly Design Operations meetings to oversee the addition and enhancement of the design system through a structured process. Manage the product roadmap. Design Projects: Create interactive prototypes for websites, products, and components, and patterns, and refine designs based on user testing, feedback, and usability data. Continuously iterate on components and patterns to ensure optimal user experiences. Design Leadership: Guide external designers, promoting our user experience philosophy, guidelines, and best practices for design system components. Establish, Document, and Communicate: Define design guidelines, patterns, and standards. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation. Foster a Culture of Collaboration and Feedback: Lead discussions, design reviews, and gather feedback from both internal and external teams. Ensure Accessibility and Inclusivity: Advocate for inclusive design practices, ensuring that the system adheres to accessibility standards and meets the needs of diverse users. Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience UI designer, UX designer, or interaction designer Required 5 Years Professional experience working with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, UXPin, AdobeXD, etc. Required 5 Years Portfolio showcasing user experience and visual design Required Professional experience working with design systems Required 2 Years Naveen Goud, Senior US IT Recruiter Golden Technologies Inc. Direct: (513) 776-8026 Email: naveen@goldenitinc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-goud-mba-hr-638813169/ Delivering the very best in IT talent and consulting for private, public and federal sector clients since 1992.