Summary/Objective

Look Listen is seeking an Associate UX Director to join our creative team. Reporting to our UX Lead, this role will lead day-to-day user experience efforts across user interface design and design system projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, enthusiasm for mastering their craft, and a passion for improving the overall user experience through their work. Our creative team works independently and in collaboration with other practices to deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Functions & Responsibilities

The Associate UX Director position requires familiarity with designing for native and web applications and responsive web design. Your portfolio will show your ability to (a) lead the design of user experience across multiple touchpoints, including websites, apps, landing pages, portals, etc. and (b) collaborate with visual designers on brand identity elements, brand guidelines, presentation decks, infographics, and iconography. Your work will also show your experience working on cross-functional teams, including development and design leads, content creators, project managers, and our client services team to ensure all assets communicate the client’s objectives completed on time and within budget. In addition, you will take on occasional production tasks, including sourcing photography and iconography, resizing images, updating presentations, and digital production.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with 6-8 years of experience working on a design team, demonstrated through your portfolio of work.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment across multiple disciplines.
• Conducting or advising on qualitative and quantitative user research.
• Leading the creation of personas, customer journeys, conceptual prototypes, and responsive interfaces that follow interaction design and usability best practices.
• Producing clean, informative, and concise presentations to clients and internal teams that communicate the rationale behind your designs.
• Giving insightful and constructive feedback on the design of the experience, including interactions, information architecture, content, layout, and overall alignment with goals and brand.
• Performing competitive assessments and providing innovative alternatives, as well as researching and understanding design and technology trends.
• Contributing to the evolution of methodologies, capabilities, and approaches.
• Strong knowledge of user interface design best practices across various platforms, including web, OS-native, and embedded apps. Advocating the benefits of accessible experience and visual design with clients and team members.
• Exceptional competency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.