Lead UX Designer

KPIT; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead UX Designer to drive design activities for key projects. In this role, you will lead user research, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high-quality design solutions. Your expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and prototyping will be crucial as you advocate for end users and mentor others in the team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on user experiences and contribute to the evolution of design practices within the organization. If you are passionate about design and eager to work in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in UX, user research, and interaction design.
• Expertise in user journeys, information architecture, and prototyping.

Responsabilités

• Lead key projects ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
• Plan and conduct user research to gather insights.

Connaissances

User research

Prototyping

Product thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Outils

Figma

Sketch

Miro

Figjam

Adobe Creative Cloud

Description du poste

Lead UX Designer is responsible for driving the design activity for key projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and conduct user research when required.
• Lead key projects ensuring each project is delivered on time and with best quality.
• Constantly evolve design skills across research, IA, wireframes, tools, and product thinking.
• Collaborate with customers throughout the project lifecycle from workshops, research to deliverables.
• Demonstrate expertise in design especially in information architecture, interaction design, and prototyping.
• Be an unrelenting advocate for end users and help articulate user needs to various stakeholders when required.
• Help improve the competency by participating in hiring and mentoring.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must have 5 to 9 years of experience in UX related areas including user research and interaction design.

You also have:

• Critical thinking with ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Worked in a customer frontend role at least 2 years.
• Expert level knowledge in user journeys, information architecture, interaction design, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of design thinking and practical applications.
• Knowledge of planning and executing user research – qualitative and quantitative.
• Excellent communication, articulation, and oratory across the board.
• Independent worker who can think outside the box to arrive at solutions.
• Exceptional portfolio of design work.
• Expert level experience in Figma. Knowledge of Sketch, Miro, Figjam, and other relevant tools.

GOOD TO HAVE

• Knowledge of design systems including building one.
• Hands-on experience planning and conducting user research and usability testing activities.
• Basic knowledge of visual design, branding, etc. Participation in reputed design conferences / papers published.
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop (optional), Illustrator (optional), After Effects (optional).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• User research.
• Prototyping.
• Product thinking.

PREFERRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Design thinking.
• Wireframing.