Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: UX/UI Designer
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 24 Months
Interview Type: Virtual (Zoom/MS Teams)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to support the development, testing, compliance, and rollout of user-centered digital products. This role will focus on enhancing systems that support student services and outcomes, including academic progress and socio-emotional learning, with an emphasis on special populations.
The UX/UI Designer will lead user research initiatives, create design artifacts, and develop interactive prototypes while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and accessible solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage UX/UI design deliverables throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from discovery to development handoff
- Conduct user research, including planning, execution, and synthesis of findings
- Develop personas, journey maps, research guides, and other UX artifacts
- Create wireframes to define product features, functionality, and data flow
- Design and develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe XD
- Facilitate user testing to validate design decisions and improve user experience
- Analyze user behavior and data insights to inform design strategy
- Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless transition from design to implementation
- Write and modify JavaScript to address UI challenges when needed
- Maintain documentation using tools such as SharePoint, Jira, or similar platforms
- Stay current with web development trends, especially in responsive/mobile design and accessibility (WCAG 2.0/2.1)
- Contribute to and maintain UX/UI design systems and style libraries
- Participate in knowledge sharing and presentations on user-centered design best practices
Required Skills & Technologies
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD
- Mural, Lucidchart, MS Visio
- Visual Studio, Axure RP
- Bootstrap and responsive design frameworks
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in UX/UI design
- Minimum 4+ years of experience conducting user research and producing deliverables such as personas, journey maps, and research documentation
- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with UX/UI design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD)
- Strong understanding of Human-Centered Design principles
- Experience designing in compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0/2.1)
For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.