User Experience Lead, accentedge, LLC, IL, US

At accentedge, we believe that user experience is at the heart of successful digital products. We are currently seeking a User Experience Lead who will play a critical role in shaping our design philosophy and ensuring that our solutions are intuitive, user-friendly, and transformative. This position requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• User-Centered Design: Lead the design process by developing a thorough understanding of user needs, preferences, and behaviors through research, user interviews, and usability testing.

• Design Strategy: Establish and advocate for a design strategy that aligns with business goals and enhances user experience across all digital platforms.

• Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders and development teams.

• Collaborative Development: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that designs are implemented effectively and maintain visual integrity and usability.

• Design Systems: Help establish and maintain a design system that consists of style guides, component libraries, and best practices to ensure consistency across products.

• Usability Testing & Feedback: Conduct usability tests and synthesize feedback to iterate and refine designs based on real user interactions.

• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior designers and advocate for a culture of user-centered design thinking within the organization.