Company DescriptionOptimity Advisors is a specialized management consulting and advisory firm that focuses on strategy, operations and IT. Our company is comprised of professional advisors with deep domain expertise in strategy, operational transformation, business intelligence, technology and regulatory compliance. We combine industry expertise and integrated solutions to help companies enhance stakeholder value, improve operations, and address performance and risk-related challenges.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and talented Lead Digital Product Designer who can apply expertise in user experience design, visual design, and digital strategy to create and execute design solutions that meet the client’s business goals. Our ideal candidate understands how people think, operate, and interact with complex sets of data and is comfortable working with designers, developers, data analysts, and product managers to design the user experience for digital products. We are looking for someone who is competent in all aspects of the design process, bring Lean UX methods and strategic thinking into enterprise projects, and establish and grow relationships with clients.ResponsibilitiesEngagement Delivery and ManagementServing in lead capacity on large, complex projects, create user experiences and visual design strategies and solutions for projects based on business objectives and user researchServe as subject matter expert in the defined UX and brand standards and the execution of visual, interaction, and motion designFacilitate internal team communication, bridging the gap between visual design, functional development, and contentCommunicate the value of UX, UI, and design thinking to clientsLead client engagements from a UX perspectiveLead participatory design activities, e.g., client workshops, card sorting, to understand vision, business model, and user needs and behaviorsServe as the voice of the user while meeting the needs of the clientCombine UX thinking with design execution to produce usable and intuitive user interfacesIllustrate user experience using storyboards, information architecture, process flows, user journeys/personas, and sitemapsUse design to communicate complex concepts, whether through conversations, frameworks, or ideasDerive actionable insights by leading user research activities and translating insights into prototypesProvide coaching and guidance to other product designers on the team to elevate our approach to user experience research and design and promote the craft of UX across the organizationCollaborate with architects, developers, and project teams to ensure design elements are incorporated into development sprintsProactively perform competitive research based on product roadmapsPlan and facilitate interactive workshops to build consensus around business requirements and design ideas Design Team LeadershipLead the design team in best practices, design trends, and leading technologiesSupport the development and adoption of design processes, tools, and cultureDevelop, refine, and adhere to design systems and style guidesUnderstand and incorporate Design Thinking, Agile Methodologies, Lean Principles and Collective Intelligence into project strategyNecessary SkillsStrong understanding of foundational design principles including type, layout, use of color, etc.Deep understanding of user experience best practices and the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologiesUnderstanding of desktop, mobile web, native iOS and Android platforms, and the ability to provide recommendation when it's best to follow platform-specific conventions.Ability to collaboratively go from whiteboard, to sketch, to high fidelity prototype, to live productAbility to conduct and apply customer research, including design thinking and rapid prototypingOutstanding facilitation, brainstorming, and collaboration skillsExtensive experience with standard design tools, e.g., Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interactionExcellent communication, presentation and critical thinking skills.Strong sense of collaboration; able to thrive in iterative, cross-disciplinary environmentsAbility to drive consensus via facilitation, storytelling, and brainstormingComfortable trying new things and failing quickly to get to optimal solutionOpen to feedback and willing to learn and improvePassionate about creating easy, usable, and smart solutions for humansWorking knowledge of HTML and CSS a plusQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, Visual or Interaction Design, or related discipline with a solid foundation in the principles of design8 years of experience in a Product Design, Digital Design, or UX/UI Design related roleDisplay a strong portfolio which demonstrates work across a range of clientsAuthorized to work in the United States on a permanent basisPreferred QualificationsExperience with user research, usability testing, and generating test reportsExperience in the planning and facilitation of Design Thinking workshopsExperience working in an Agile/Scrum development processExperience with designing and implementing web accessibility for web and mobileAdditional InformationIf you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to our site using the following link: https://optimityadvisors.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=30&source=aWQ9MjM=Optimity Advisors is an EEO/AA, Veteran, and People with Disabilities employer.