Principal User Experience Designer
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Job Info

*Description:*




* Candidate will be working with a UX teams including UX Designers and researchers on a large strategic initiative.



*Ideal Background:*




* At least 7 years of UX experience

* Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Information Architecture, Communications, Computer Science, a related discipline, OR two years of relevant work experience.

* Demonstrated understanding of user-centered design

* Portfolio of relevant user experience design and/or research project deliverables.

* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences at various levels of our organization.

* Ability to work collaboratively with team and internal clients.

* Experience gathering user research and testing concepts with users to inform design decisions.

* Ability to work with designers and developers to implement new ideas



*Experience:*




* UX Research experience is a must-have. Healthcare and/or Enterprise Software experience are big pluses.



*Team and Team size:*




* Typical team size is 1 to 6 UX team members supporting a product team with 2-3 product roles and 6-12 developers. The Principal role is usually on projects on the larger side of those numbers.



*Top Responsibilities:** *




* Experience leading a UX team on a large initiative while hands on in a design lead role (player coach).

* Will need strong consulting skills to work with internal stakeholders as the primary UX lead on this project.

* Collaborate with team members to identify, prioritize and implement design solutions in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

* Use wireframes, flow diagrams, sketches, storyboards, mockups, and/or high-fidelity prototypes to communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process.

* Advocate for user-centered research and design principles.

* Gather insights and test concepts with users in order to inform design decisions

* Communicating the user experience at various stages of the design process by using wireframes, flow diagrams, sketches, storyboards, mockups, and/or high-fidelity prototypes.



*Skills/attributes Required:*




* At least 7 years of UX experience

* Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Information Architecture, Communications, Computer Science, a related discipline, OR five years of relevant work experience.

* Experience gathering user research and testing concepts with users to inform design decisions.



*Skills/attributes Preferred:*




* Experience with enterprise software.

* Experience with medical or healthcare industries.

* Knowledge of UX related analytics and metrics.

* Experience in practical application of accessibility standards and guidelines.

* Experience in group facilitation, user interviews, heuristic evaluations, task analysis, usability test moderation and card sorting.

* Masters degree or higher in Design, HCI, Psychology, Information Architecture, or related discipline.



*Interview Process:*




* 2-3 rounds of interviews including a portfolio presentation..