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Diversity Nexus lists this Lead UX Designer opportunity in passaic, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead UX Designer
Position Details - Requirement
Role - Lead UX Designer
Location - Hybrid in NJ
Type of Hire - Contract/ C2H - Contractor
Duration - Long Term
Number of Interviews - 2
In person interviews Yes/No - No
Client Interview Yes/No - Yes
Position requirements (Remote/ Hybrid/Fully onsite) - Hybrid in NJ. Only local profiles NJ/NY.
1. Candidate should have minimum 8+ years in UX Design.
2. Along with resume please share Portfolio is must.
3. Should have lead design experience.
4. Candidate should have Agency background experience.
Job Description - Key Capabilities
Effectively present and defend design rationale based on the brand, business needs, user goals, and usability, rather than personal opinion.
Strong understanding of interface design principles; navigation and architecture; and typography, color, and layout principles.
Experience designing for AI-powered applications, including conversational interfaces, data visualization, and algorithmic decision-making systems.
Proficiency in design system creation and maintenance, including component libraries, design tokens, and documentation standards.
Knowledge of DesignOps methodologies, team scaling practices, and design process optimization.
Familiarity with standards-compliant web design and the capabilities and constraints provided by CSS, JavaScript libraries, mobile app frameworks, etc.
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
Experience with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), vibe coding tools in Figma, MagicPath, Lovable, etc and ability to evaluate and implement new tools.
Collaborate with technical team members and mentor more junior colleagues.
Speak and write well, play well with others, and engage with senior-level clients.
Experience in consulting and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Willingness to travel to client locations and collaborate with distributed delivery teams.
Strategic thinking ability to align design initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading design for enterprise software, B2B applications, or complex data-driven interfaces.
Background in service design or experience design for multi-touchpoint customer journeys.
Knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative UX research and analytics interpretation.
Experience with agile development methodologies and design integration in DevOps workflows.
Understanding of product management principles and go-to-market strategies.
Certification or formal training in design leadership, design thinking, or related methodologies.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a design discipline, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or relevant experience.
Continuous learning mindset with staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices.
Worksite address
passaic, NJ, 07055, US
Who can apply
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