Associate Director, UX Designer (1 of 2)

An Associate Director, UX Designer role in East Hanover, NJ, leading UX design and development, managing design activities, and ensuring user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision for UX design by managing the day-to-day operations of the design team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines
• Oversee the creation and refinement of user interfaces, ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and consistent with brand guidelines
• Work closely with designers to translate user needs into practical design solutions
• Conduct regular usability testing sessions and gather user feedback to identify areas for improvement
• Implement changes to enhance functionality and user satisfaction based on insights gained
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and data scientists to ensure UX design principles are effectively integrated into product development processes, facilitating a seamless user experience
• Stay informed about the latest design trends and technologies, and apply these insights to improve current design practices
• Encourage the team to adopt innovative approaches that enhance user engagement and adoption

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Design, Computer Science, User Experience, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in UX/UI design, user experience management, or related roles
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, frameworks, and best practices
• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful user experiences across multiple platforms and devices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user insights into actionable design solutions
• Certifications in UX/UI design or related areas is highly desirable

Key Skills

• Agility
• Business Analytics
• Competitive Intelligence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Insights
• Customer Orientation
• Data Analysis
• Data Science
• Forecasting
• Go-To-Market Strategy
• Healthcare Sector Understanding
• Influencing Skills
• Innovation
• Marketing Analytics
• Marketing Strategy
• Market Insights
• Market Research
• Market Trend
• Microsoft Excel
• Predictive Analytics
• Product Marketing
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• R (Programming Language)

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave)