[Remote] Lead User Experience Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Swoon is recruiting on behalf of an unnamed large credit union for a Lead UX Designer/Strategist. The role will lead hands-on product design across the omnichannel experience, guide UX strategy, and help build a design system.

Responsibilities

• Own Product Design (UI/UX) across the entire omni channel experience
• Lead design initiatives from the first discovery conversation through high-fidelity mockups
• Support the design and development of a robust design system
• Work side by side with product managers, developers, creatives, marketers, and business stakeholders
• This is a hands-on lead role, you'll set the direction and also execute

Skills

• 10+ years of UX/Product Design experience
• Prior experience building robust design systems which span web, desktop, and mobile apps
• Skilled within UI, UX, and basic research
• Experience leading team members (direct or indirect reports)
• Ability to confidently present designs to stakeholders; and justify design decisions
• Expert in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, plus other design and prototyping tools
• Comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and remote collaboration tools
• Strong knowledge of WCAG and ADA standards
• Experience in regulated environments i.e. banking, financial services, or insurance

Benefits

• Hybrid in Newport News, VA; remote for EST/non-local candidates, with travel 2x/month.

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