UX/UI Design Manager

Michael Page; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is seeking a UX/UI Design Manager to lead digital design initiatives across energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. You will advocate for user-centered design in an engineering-driven environment and drive cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and stakeholders.

The role requires a track record of 10+ years in UX/UI design, 3+ years in management, and a portfolio of innovative, accessible solutions.

Formación

• 10+ years experience in UX/UI design for digital solutions.
• 3+ years in UX/UI design management.
• Proven advocacy for design in technical environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the UX/UI design process for digital solutions, ensuring user needs are at the forefront.
• Advocate for design principles within an engineering-focused culture to enhance product development.
• Collaborate across teams, including stakeholders and engineering, to align design goals with business objectives.
• Develop and implement design strategies that improve usability and user engagement.
• Oversee the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that align with project requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the design team, fostering skill development and innovation.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and industry best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate user feedback to drive continuous improvement in design solutions.

Conocimientos

UX design

UI design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Figma

Atlassian

Adobe

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

The UX/UI Design Manager will lead digital design initiatives within the Energy & Natural Resources industry, focusing on delivering user-centric solutions. This role involves advocating for design in an engineering-heavy environment and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

This organisation is a large multinational organisation that delivers mining, infrastructure, and industrial solutions across more than 100 countries, supporting complex operations through advanced technology, digital innovation, and specialised products. The environment focused on safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and large-scale stakeholder engagement while enabling critical business outcomes in highly technical and regulated industries.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the UX/UI design process for digital solutions, ensuring user needs are at the forefront.
• Advocate for design principles within an engineering-focused culture to enhance product development.
• Collaborate across teams, including stakeholders and engineering, to align design goals with business objectives.
• Develop and implement design strategies that improve usability and user engagement.
• Oversee the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that align with project requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the design team, fostering skill development and innovation.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and industry best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate user feedback to drive continuous improvement in design solutions.

Profile

A successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years experience within the UX/UI design, particularly within digital solutions.
• 3+ years of management experience within UI/UX design
• Strong advocacy skills for promoting design in technical and engineering-focused environments.
• Experience across FIGMA, Atlassian, Adobe and Microsoft tech stack
• Excellent cross-collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• A portfolio showcasing user-centred design solutions and innovative approaches.
• Strong communication and a solution-driven mindset
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices in design.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop a design team effectively.

Job Offer

• Hybrid environment with flexible work environment
• Autonomous role and building on current UI/UX foundations
• Opportunity to contributing to meaningful digital solutions.