Role Proficiency:

Design innovative end-to-end user experiences that optimize user needs across two or more platforms under the guidance of UX Specialist/ Lead II

Outcomes:

      Take ideas and concepts and visualize them in such a way that they are communicated effectively and compellingly for internal leaders partners and customers       Turn visions into concepts and translate those concepts into designs that illustrate simplicity despite complexity of the system       Directly responsible for delivering User Experience visions UI specifications wireframes and visual designs for projects.       Function as part of a cross-functional design team and employ a user-centric design methodology to develop new and derivative user interface designs for web and mobile applications.        Collaborate effectively with other designers UI Architect Product management and Development team.       Assists lead to mentor and support team       Works on moderately complex projects/tasks.       Assists collaboration with business development research and prototyping and product management to define the next generations of business concepts and solutions       Collects reviews and may assist in refining client requirements.   Communicates analysis recommendations and potential design solutions verbally and through documentation to the project team.   Assists team to stay on top of new trends in usability.   Assist in researching best practices in Web Desktop and Mobile application design.   Assists team in adhering to standards and processes.   Assists team to collect UX metrics to measure and track the impact of design changes on user experience.

Measures of Outcomes:

      Adherence to project schedule / timelines       On time completion of mandatory compliance trainings       Adherence to Processes and Standards       Completion of all mandatory training requirements

Outputs Expected:

User Research:

Participate in user studies and research Documenting user stories and problem statements Information research through data collection

Testing:

Execution of Concept and usability testing

Design:

Independently create UX designs Participate in brainstorming sessions on the design by working with other stakeholders

Customer orientation:

Establish familiarity with customer product branding schemes

Documentation:

Compile required documentation for the project releases

Reporting:

Status reporting to team lead

Teamwork:

Document the best practices for the team members Mentor junior team members Seeks information on issues impacting the progress

Project Management:

Assist in tracking progress of projects Assist in maintaining metrics

Skill Examples:

      Ability to provide UX/UI design and solutions       Break down complex tasks into logical components       Assists the lead in mentoring the team       Share best practices within the team       Follow high level of business etiquette in emails and other business communication       Proactively ask for and offer help       On time delivery with high quality       Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities       Proficiency with any of the usability testing tools or services   Proficiency with any of the wireframing/prototyping tools

Knowledge Examples:

      Usability Design Principles       Knowledge of Wireframes/Prototyping       Data & Information Visualization       Knowledge of appropriate Design Skills and Tools       Knowledge of business domain Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Additional Comments:

Summary

·       A User Experience Lead at UST is an expert with a disruptive approach to design that brings together empathy for users and understanding of business.They must possess a guerrilla-like attitude to quick visioning and lateral thinking combined with the ability to articulate design. Openness and flexibility to appreciate ideas from anywhere is important.

Responsibilities:

·       Create and lead the design engagement with UX Strategy, Conceptualisation, User Journeys, Information Architecture, Prototyping & Visual Designs for large-scale solutions along with the ability to drive conversations with the stakeholders Identify opportunities to create business value and improve the user experience, based on user research, organise opportunities into visually compelling matrices Identify strategic opportunities for competitive advantage based on findings.

·       Collaborate and work with other design leads, design leadership, strategists, researchers to achieve project and business objectives Understand the target audience deeply, develop user profiles, conduct task analysis, create user scenarios, and navigate smoothly through ambiguity

·       Lead development of personas/segmentations based on research findings, integrate personas/ segmentations with related deliverables such as opportunity maps Facilitate user scenario planning sessions/design thinking workshops with internal teams & clients Estimate, plan, and lead tracks of creative work/projects in the development of a quality solution track progress according to the plan created for the project (e.g., conduct design reviews and creative status meetings as needed)

·       Collaborate closely with the engineering team and make sure designs are implemented to meet UST’s quality standards Lead participatory design/user testing sessions, present findings & recommendations to cross functional teams and client stakeholders, and manage operational level client meetings Inspire, mentor and support the members of the design team

Requirements:

·       Masters/bachelor’s degree in design discipline 5+ years of industry experience An online portfolio with latest projects showcasing abilities across a wide range of platforms.

·       Share password if protected or be willing to showcase the work during the interview Excellent verbal and written communication

·       Experience with rapid prototyping Self-directed but also collaborative Proficiency with latest tools and techniques used in design industry

·       Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams Knowledge or experience of working in agile methodology is a plus.

·       Experience in leading a Muti-disciplinary team is a plus Familiarity with front-end development/technologies will be an added advantage

·       Your career path You will learn and collaborate with talented colleagues from across the globe who have expertise in core domains

·       You will be able to develop skills in a Portfolio that represents unification of some of the most diverse, globally recognised brands and businesses in the organisation — an exciting opportunity for your career development

·       You get opportunities to design solutions for complex business use cases

·       Opportunity to build solutions of highest quality You will be participating in new initiatives and practice development