Senior IT Web Developer (Manager, UX Strategy)

Senior IT Web Developer (Manager, UX Strategy) Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Contract Compensation: $45 - 55 Hourly JobID: 2152274-EQG Description Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior IT Web Developer (Manager, UX Strategy). While co-creating and collaborating with product owners, business stakeholders and the broader Brand and Marketing team, the Senior IT Web Developer evolves the strategy of the digital acquisition and customer account management experiences, driving positive metrics for those key journeys. Core Responsibilities: Partner with product and technology partners to identify opportunities and improvements, while driving continuous innovation across Gexa's customer digital experiences Reframe strategic questions, generate possibilities, and leverage research to establish customer value propositions Utilize prototyping and usability studies to establish customer desirability, while collaborating with stakeholder groups to develop experience roadmaps over a now, next and future timeframes Provide direction and hands-on management of our Figma account that serves our digital channels Drive alignment and buy-in across senior executives through effective storytelling and strong user experience value propositions Ensure digital customer touch points are consistent with Gexa's user experience and brand standards Create and maintain style guides for the portfolio of retail brands Requirements Bachelor's degree in a relevant design discipline 7+ years visual or interaction design experience required 2+ years of people leadership experience preferred Solid grasp of user interaction design principles and a good understanding of front-end web technologies Excellent understanding of visual design for the web and mobile Strong ability to communicate design's value to the business by articulating design decisions & reasoning, and responding quickly to business needs Proven ability to set the design direction for your projects and to collaborate with other stakeholders to move a project forward Advanced understanding of user-centered design methods and best practices Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervision Proven ability to manage and groom a design system utilizing current brand direction with a path for evolution Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred: Master's degree Must have previous proven success in the e-commerce space or retail space eCommerce experience (B2C) Experience presenting and articulating work to team members, peers and clients Prior experience in the retail electricity provider space The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.