UX Design Manager

A User Experience Design Manager role at ASHA, responsible for managing and directing user experience design to ensure the digital ecosystems meet the needs of ASHA members and the public.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of user experience design for ASHA’s websites, mobile apps, and applications.
• Execute on all phases of the UX Design from research reports, prototypes, process flows, wireframes to final hand-off to developers and designers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DEV, UX, PM, BA) to define, design, and deliver creative digital solutions.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently and efficiently.
• Advocate for best practices across all devices.
• Leverage web analytics to understand and enhance the user experience.
• Keep up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in user experience research and design.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• At least 5 years of experience developing websites, web applications, and digital products as an Information Architect, Interaction Designer, User Experience Designer, Web Designer, Usability Specialist, or Front End Developer.
• Continuing education or coursework in user experience design, web application development, and web site development.
• Experience with user research and usability testing, and documenting and communicating results.
• Demonstrate ability to produce high fidelity wireframes and have experiences with at least one wire framing and prototyping tool.
• Experience producing written and visual UX documentation including sitemaps, wireframes, reports, user flows, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience using fluid grids, and working in responsive/adaptive websites using Bootstrap.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and mobile web standards.
• A basic understanding of HTML5, CSS3 & JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards is helpful.
• Experience with WordPress, Episerver, and SharePoint is helpful.

Key Skills

• Ability to assume a leadership role in advancing ASHA’s overall user experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and anticipate next steps
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills including the ability to communicate persuasively across various audience