Sr. Product Designer

SGS Consulting; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in the United States is seeking a senior UX Designer to lead the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows for mobile and web platforms, collaborating with product owners and engineers in an Agile environment.

You will conduct usability research, advocate WCAG 2.0+ AA standards, contribute to design systems, mentor junior designers, and drive design decisions through storytelling and clear presentations across geographically distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or related field.
• Proven UX design experience with mobile and web platforms.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.0+ AA accessibility standards.
• Experience leading design work in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Engineers to implement UX solutions.
• Lead wireframes, visual mockups, prototypes, and interaction flows.
• Conduct usability research and present actionable feedback.
• Mentor junior designers and foster cross-team growth.
• Work across teams and geographies to align design with goals and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects with Jira, Aha!, and Rally, and report progress.
• Advance accessibility and contribute to design systems.

Skills

Figma

Adobe CC

UX Research

HTML/CSS/JS

Mobile & Web

Accessibility WCAG

Jira

Rally

Aha!

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Jira

Rally

Aha!

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.