Sr. Product Designer

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a senior UX designer to lead end-to-end design efforts for mobile and web applications. You will create wireframes, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes while mentoring junior designers and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams across locations.

Ideal candidates bring strong UX research experience, proficiency in Figma, and a solid understanding of HTML/CSS/JS to partner with engineers. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and the role is based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Proficient in modern design and prototyping tools, primarily Figma; Adobe CC is a plus.
• Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative UX research to inform decisions.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate with developers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders to implement UX solutions in agile environments.
• Lead wireframes, visual mockups, prototypes, and interaction flows for mobile and desktop.
• Conduct usability research including heuristic reviews and user testing to optimize UX.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative design culture across teams.
• Work across multiple teams and geographies to align design with project goals and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects and provide status updates using Jira, Aha!, and Rally.
• Ensure accessibility standards WCAG 2.0+ AA compliance in designs.
• Contribute to and adopt design systems for consistency and scalability across applications.

Skills

Design Tools

UX Research

Front-End

Design for Mobile & Web

Accessibility

Project Management Tools

Storytelling & Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Figma

Adobe CC

Jira

Rally

Aha!

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and Influence: Work closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and other stakeholders to implement user experience (UX) solutions based on agile methodologies.
• Influence product and design decisions with UX best practices.
• Design Creation: Lead the creation of wireframes, visual mockups, prototypes, and interaction flows for both mobile and desktop platforms, ensuring adherence to design standards.
• Research and Testing: Conduct usability research using techniques such as heuristic reviews, user interviews, and usability testing (both moderated and unmoderated) to optimize user experience.
• Analyze and present feedback for iterative design improvements.
• Mentorship: Guide junior designers and contribute to a collaborative environment, fostering design growth across teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively across multiple teams (e.g., engineering, product management) and geographical boundaries to ensure the design process aligns with project goals and timelines.
• Agile Development: Manage multiple concurrent projects, track progress using tools like Jira, Aha!, and Rally, and present status updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Accessibility and Standards: Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0+ AA compliance) and are inclusive for diverse user needs.
• Design Systems: Contribute to and adopt design systems that maintain consistency and scalability across applications.

Skills:

• Design Tools: Proficient in modern design and prototyping tools, primarily Figma (Adobe CC is a plus).
• UX Research: Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform design decisions.
• Front-End Knowledge: Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to collaborate effectively with development teams and implement design solutions.
• Design for Mobile & Web: Experience designing for iOS, Android, and web applications, ensuring responsive and adaptive design solutions.
• Accessibility: Knowledge of WCAG 2.0+ standards and ensuring accessible designs that meet diverse user needs.
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Rally, and Aha! for tracking tasks, managing workflows, and providing progress updates.
• Storytelling & Presentation: Ability to communicate design decisions effectively using strong storytelling and presentation skills to persuade stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors.