Senior UX Designer at DHD Consulting Austin, TX

kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DHD Consulting is seeking a Senior UX Designer in Austin, Texas, focusing on user-centered designs for web applications. This role emphasizes leadership in designing seamless user experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in UX/UI design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in tools like Figma. The position offers a hybrid work model, ensuring flexibility and engagement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software product development, digital design, UX/UI, or related field.
• Experience designing wireframes and mockups aligned with UX best practices.
• Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure UX/UI designs follow best practices and accessibility guidelines.
• Convert research findings into clear flows, wireframes, and product roadmaps.
• Conduct user testing and outreach to validate solutions meet end-user needs.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Prototyping

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Figma

Atlassian Jira

Job description

Senior UX Designer job at DHD Consulting. Austin, TX.

Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid - 80%-100% remote)

Job Description:

The Senior UX Designer is responsible for creating effective, user-centered designs for web applications, ensuring seamless and productive end-user experiences. This role requires a strong background in UX/UI design, product development, and user research, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversight: Lead and ensure UX/UI designs follow user experience best practices, industry standards, and accessibility guidelines.
• Research & Translation: Convert research findings, user stories, and requirements into clear flows, wireframes, prototypes, and product roadmaps.
• Prototyping: Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using Figma or similar design tools.
• Testing: Conduct user testing and outreach to validate that solutions meet end-user needs.
• Collaboration: Partner with product teams, developers, and stakeholders to align on design solutions and communicate design rationales.
• Accessibility: Ensure designs and websites meet federal accessibility standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years in software product development, digital design, UX/UI, or a related field.
• Design Skills: 8+ years designing wireframes and mockups aligned with UX best practices.
• User Research: 8+ years conducting user and usability research.
• Communication: Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Leadership: Direct experience leading large-scale UX/UI initiatives.
• Prototyping Tools: Proficiency with Figma or comparable design software.
• Accessibility Compliance: Experience ensuring designs meet federal accessibility guidelines.
• Portfolio: Demonstrated portfolio showcasing user research, visual design, and usability studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tools: Experience using Atlassian Jira for issue tracking.
• Industry Experience: Experience working with or for a state or local education agency.