Application Technical Leader - UX/UI, GISACC

Responsibilities

• Leading the creation of intuitive, user-centered designs for web applications, including wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.

• Conducting user research, usability testing, and analyzing user feedback to refine and enhance designs.

• Establishing and maintaining design systems, style guides, and visual standards for consistency across applications.

• Collaborating with front-end developers to ensure designs are implemented with high fidelity, maintaining usability and accessibility.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders, to define product strategies and solutions.

• Translate client requirements into impactful UX/UI designs by applying a deep understanding of business contexts, ensuring solutions align with objectives and deliver measurable value.

• Design intuitive and accessible interfaces for web platforms by staying informed about UX/UI trends and emerging technologies to deliver innovative, user-friendly solutions.

• Working closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design goals with business objectives.

• Participating in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to contribute to the development lifecycle

• Lead Design Projects: Oversee end-to-end design processes for major projects, ensuring high-quality user experiences across platforms..

• Usability Testing: Plan and conduct usability testing sessions, analyzing results to improve designs

• Mentorship: Guide and support junior designers, fostering professional growth and maintaining design standards.

• Prototyping: Create interactive prototypes to test and validate design concepts.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into the design process.

• Team ramp up: Interviewing and selection of new less senior designer with induction conduction for new joiners to ensure seamless onboarding

People Management: YES ◻ NO ☒

Budget Management:   YES ◻ NO ☒

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Education/Training

• BSc degree in Graphic Design, HCI, UX or any similar technical field of study.

Internal progression

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.

• Experience in leading at least 6 design projects from conception to delivery serving at least squad of 4 for each

• Designed 15–25 complete user journeys, from onboarding to feature deep-dives.

• Delivered 10–20 production UI designs in products with >1K active users.

• Successfully collaborated with 10–15 engineers and 3+ product owners.

• Led user testing in 4+ projects/year, incorporating learnings into design cycles.

• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

• Experience with responsive design and design systems.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple project

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Good knowledge in Agile Scrum

• User-Centered Design (UCD): Deep understanding of UCD principles and ability to design for diverse user needs.

• User Research: Ability to conduct interviews, surveys, and usability studies to gather actionable insights.

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in interpreting user data to drive design decisions.

• Usability Testing: Experience in designing and conducting tests to validate user experience and functionality.

• Responsive Design: Strong knowledge of responsive and adaptive design principles.

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Familiarity with front-end development languages and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate collaboration with developers.

• Browser and Device Compatibility: Understanding cross-browser and cross-device considerations in UI design.

• Design Thinking: Expertise in applying design thinking methodologies to solve complex problems.

• Empathy for users and curiosity about human behavior.

• Open to feedback, eager to learn, and adaptable to evolving project requirements.

• Ownership mentality with a proactive and self-driven approach to work.

• Excellent command of English language is a must (Written and Verbal)

• French is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Excellent experience with Figma, XD,and Adobe Creative Suite tools

• Familiarity with HTML and CSS to collaborate effectively with development teams.

• Ability to create detailed, interactive prototypes for user testing and developer handoff.

• Experience using and contributing to design systems to ensure consistency across products.