#187403

Digital Product Design Lead

Location:
Manhattan, NY
Job Terms:
Temporary
Salary:
$40-70/hour
Start date:
04/03/2023
Date:
03/07/2023

Job Description:

Manhattan Based In house Design Agency is looking for an End-to-end digital experience designer (swiss-army knife design generalist) with 7+ years of experience. There are 2 positions available, one Lead role and one Contributor role that will require less years of experience. 
Hybrid on site 3 days a week in the office in Manhattan.
Must have a sample of work where you were involved from end to end that you can share in an interview. 

Responsibilities

  • Participating in and/or leading mixed methods “fuzzy front end” product conception research
  • Translate consumer and business objectives into purposeful and simple products and product ecosystems that are feasible to build
  • Guide the design process from end-to-end: discovery and concept ideation, flows, and wireframes, to full-fidelity prototypes
  • Mastery of UI + UX design AND research best practices
  • Lead evaluative and generative UX design research
  • Visual storytelling
  • Workshop and design sprint facilitation
  • Ability to lead end-to-end design workstreams w/ complex cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of what it takes to launch an MVP
  • Experience with connected devices
  • Proficiency with modern design and collaboration tools such as Figma, AdobeXD, Sketch, MURAL, etc.


Soft Skills

  • Design workstream leadership through collaboration, as part of a larger cross-functional team
  • Ability to partner closely with program managers to ensure on-time, high quality delivery
  • Ability to “speak the languages” of tech, business, R+D, marketing, etc.
  • Ability to mentor and grow jr design talent on projects
  • Ability to prioritize and simplify complexity
  • Champions and educates about the value of design for innovation
  • Ability to influence process and approach on cross functional teams
  • Takes initiative with confidence in an ambiguous environment
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  • Always thinks systemically and experientially
  • Ability to work quickly and prioritize competing workstreams
  • Willingness to think + lead strategically and get in the weeds and do the work

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $70/ hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.  If applicable add additional language: Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable)