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Lead UI/UX Designer

V Group

Albany, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Data Management, Establish Priorities, Government, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mobile Devices, Mock Up, Navigation Systems, Project Lifecycle, Prototyping, Recreation, Requirements Management, Team Player, Usability Engineering, Usability Testing, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Design, Web Programming, Wireframes
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
2 days ago
User Experience Design Lead

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking a User Experience Design Lead to support the CRIS Redevelopment, Expansion and Implementation project.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of information systems for content-rich websites and web-based applications.
  • Design and improve navigation systems, page layouts, workflows, and data management interfaces.
  • Create responsive and mobile-first user experiences across multiple device types.
  • Ensure user needs are prioritized and successfully addressed through information architecture and task-oriented design.
  • Conduct user experience analysis and recommend improvements based on usability principles.
  • Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, mockups, and other UX artifacts.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, web developers, and design teams.
  • Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
  • Translate business and functional requirements into effective visual and interaction designs.
  • Participate in usability reviews, accessibility assessments, and design validation activities.
  • Provide leadership and guidance on UX best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Required/Preferred Skills:

  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience leading UX design initiatives for websites or web-based applications.
  • Experience designing navigation systems, page layouts, and data management interfaces.
  • Experience designing for mobile devices and responsive web applications.
  • Demonstrated expertise in information architecture and user-centered design methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of usability best practices and accessibility standards.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
  • Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and other UX deliverables.
  • Ability to translate business and technical requirements into visual artifacts.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred: Experience with public sector or government digital services. Experience supporting large-scale website modernization projects. Experience conducting usability testing and accessibility evaluations. Experience working closely with development teams in Agile environments.

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