Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Strategy: Leading user experience projects, establishing strategic partnerships, and providing technical leadership to the team.
- Design Vision: Defining the overall vision for user experiences, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation in service design.
- Stakeholder Management: Engaging stakeholders, building consensus, and gaining buy-in for proposed solutions.
- Research and Innovation: Conducting user research, identifying user needs, and developing innovative solutions to address those needs.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Guiding and mentoring junior designers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
- Design Process: Overseeing the development and execution of design projects, including usability testing, concept testing, and refinement based on feedback.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience: In service design, UX, design strategy, or related fields.
- Proven leadership: Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects and inspiring teams.
- Strong communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate design concepts, facilitate workshops, and build consensus.
- Proficiency in service design methods: Knowledge of tools and frameworks like journey maps, service blueprints, and experience mapping.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity: Comfortable working in complex environments with diverse needs and priorities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: A passion for creating impact and driving innovation.
- Technical expertise: Understanding of technology and its impact on user experience.
- Mentorship and coaching: Experience guiding and developing other designers.