Overview
At PK we create and build pioneering customer experiences for the most customer-obsessed brands in the world. Our Design team continues to grow, and we are looking for passionate, quick-thinking designers to join us. You will use your skills to solve business and user problems at scale as a Lead UX Designer. You will also work closely with small, tightly-knit teams and build your craft by being exposed to a variety of clients and projects - from pure user-centered research and design to working as part of Agile product and program teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
Act as a UX lead on large projects bringing human-centered methods and structured design systems to the creation of digital experiences
Lead teams translating user needs, business goals and technical requirements into design solution. Assist in program/project planning and execution.
Collaborate with clients, designers, technologists and consultants to elicit requirements, facilitate the UX vision on projects, and recommend strategically sound, scalable solutions to meet client's business needs.
Communicate and articulate your design methods, solutions, artifacts and vision clearly to internal teams and clients.
Things you'll make:
Proposals, Estimates, Project Plans, Architectures, Taxonomies, Maps and models, Presentations, Processes
Journey Maps, Service Blueprints, IA for large websites and apps, Requirements and Specifications
Qualifications
A skilled and passionate UX architect and designer who has a strong background in human-centered design, user experience, Information architecture, research and testing.
A UX leader comfortable working on large projects balancing UX, IA and Content for scalable systems and solutions
You have a point of view and can effectively present your vision and defend your design solutions.
You are a problem solver. You find opportunity in user insights, inspiration in business goals, and possibility in technology and disruptions by innovative brands.
You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You are eager to learn and are excited by the opportunity to wear many hats.
Help drive pitches and new business pursuits, including the creation of artifacts that drive storytelling and vision.
Scoping projects and engagements
Act as a facilitator and leader as needed - someone who can easily lead design projects, as well as lead executive-level client work sessions
Provide expert counsel on best practices on design methods, user research, experience design, usability and user engagement
Experience creating IA and UX solutions for large, complex programs.
Expertise with enterprise platforms including Adobe Experience Manager
Demonstrate expert-level achievement in at least 3 of the following areas:
Healthcare
Transportation
Telecom, Media or Technology
UX Research
IA and Taxonomy
Responsive Web
Mobile iOS+Android
Voice/Conversational UI
Data-driven design
Brand Strategy and Expression
Visual design
Motion design
Digital strategy
Emerging platforms
What we look for
A strong resume that demonstrates growth toward a strategic UX
A rich portfolio that both demonstrates your craft and effectively communicates your design process
Proficiency with design software such as Sketch, Invision, Axure, Principle and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of responsive design, UI patterns, layout, typography, and color.
Thrive in a fast-pace environment, working across multiple teams & projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel as needed for project kickoffs and client presentations - typically less than 30%.
Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and storytelling skills at tactical, strategic and executive levels
7+ Years of relevant experience
~ In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PK are based exclusively on merit. PK does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity and identity expression, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.