Mindlance is hiring: UI/UX Designer - Mid-Level (3-5 years) / Digital Design Sys

Job Details:
Job Title: Digital Design System User Experience Designer
Location: Austin, TX (3-4 days / week hybrid onsite)
Duration: 18 Months (Potential To Extend)
Type: Full-time, Contract

Description:


What you’ll do:

• Design dynamic, interactive digital experiences and web applications (lead gen forms, calculators, etc.) inclusive of mobile/small screen requirements
• Create net new DDS components and component enhancements in Figma
• Work independently at times as well as collaborate with other UXDs and developers on design decisions
• Follow established protocols around component design, file organization, Brand guidelines, etc.
• Liaise with front-end developers (FEDs) on bringing your designs to life
• Partner with the DDS UX Researcher on testing designs/components with end users
• Ensure that detailed documentation supports the development, system user guidance, best practices, and publisher authoring guides to ensure successful implementation of the components
• Become an advocate for the DDS within organization and with external agencies

Required qualifications:

• Five+ years relevant experience as a UXD or related role
• Familiarity working on a DDS and understanding of atomic-based design
• Proficiency in Figma, including the ability to create components and document your work in Figma
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, including layout, type, color, and composition
• Experience with Jira and working with a product delivery team in agile processes to accomplish work within sprint deadlines
• Understanding of current accessibility standards WCAG 2.2
• Be a self-starter who can lead discovery work on new design patterns and experiences in multiple channels, including web, email, and app
• Accustomed to using data and UX research to inform and iterate on design decisions
• Comfortable working on a distributed team (i.e., DDS team members sit within other teams across organization) that operates collaboratively as one team on unified objectives within the same workflow
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS)
• Detail-oriented with a clear and polished communication and presentation style to clearly articulate design ideas and rationale verbally and in writing to developers, other designers, marketers, and decision makers
• Ability to intake feedback and quickly pivot when needed

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