Principal UX Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates and effectively uses the appropriate knowledge, methods, tools, and processes to manage and direct multiple UX projects.
• Directs and inspires multi-disciplinary teams and clients to execute strategic projects and assumes responsibility for high project/program execution and quality.
• Coordinates with the leadership team to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Contributes to authoring and presenting project plans and proposals, and developing winning strategies to help close business deals.
• Develops and manages relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring project solutions meet or exceed a client's expectations and objectives.
• Be a thought leader (i.e., writing, speaking, publishing, etc.) and contribute to THRIVE's growing IP and brain trust.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business, challenges, and opportunities to help identify and prioritize their near- and long-term goals.
• Direct multiple UX projects at any one given time.
• Serve as the key point of contact for client relationships on a project-by-project basis.
• Ensure the highest level of innovation and creativity while addressing key business objectives.
• Oversee the design of UX and UI for digital products and experiences, as well as IoT applications:
  • Digital brand definition/expression
  • Information architecture, interface/interaction design
  • Visual design language
  • Asset production
  • Style guides and pattern libraries
  • Prototyping & development support
• Direct the planning and implementation of usability testing and deliver strategic recommendations.
• Plan and facilitate collaborative workshops with our client partners to achieve a range of actionable outcomes.
• Lead the definition of new product, service, and digital experience value propositions that are desirable for people, viable for business, and technically feasible.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in Digital Experience Design, both practicing and leading teams.
• Significant agency experience is a requirement. (Healthcare and medical product experience is a big plus).
• Must be in possession of a relevant degree or professional qualification(s).
• Prior experience designing product user interfaces, mobile applications, IoT experiences, and digital services that balance user needs, commercial interests and technological constraints.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in information architecture, interaction design, visual design, and usability.
• Extensive expertise with Sketch, InVision, Axure, Framer, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in managing and inspiring highly talented and productive digital experience design teams through close collaboration and coaching.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of product and service design, and complex experience ecosystems.
• Must possess a strong acumen for design strategy and delivering platforms with cutting-edge technology to the market.
• Familiarity and comfortable working with development processes and experience working directly with development teams through execution and launch.
• Familiarity with programming languages and technology infrastructure.
• Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to present a case for change to executive leadership, client teams and colleagues in a convincing and engaging manner.
• Experienced at facilitating client experiences through workshops and collaborative work sessions.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills.
• Clear demonstration of project management processes and tools.
• Passion for exceeding expectations under tight timelines.

OTHER DETAILS
This role must sit in Atlanta, GA. Interested candidates must submit a resume and a portfolio of their work.