Lead UX Researcher & Designer (XD)

Lead UX Researcher & Designer (XD) - (CREQ257984) Description -----------   **UX Researcher & Designer – Software & Agile Teams** ===================================================== **Role Overview** ----------------- We are seeking a **UX Researcher & Designer** to drive user-centered design practices across our software development lifecycle. This role blends **user research, interaction design, and usability testing** to create intuitive, data-driven digital experiences. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with **Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and Agile teams** to ensure that user needs are deeply understood and effectively translated into scalable design solutions. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ ### **User Research & Insights** * Plan and conduct **qualitative and quantitative user research** (e.g., interviews, surveys, usability testing, contextual inquiry). * Analyze user behavior, workflows, and pain points to generate **actionable insights**. * Develop **personas, journey maps, empathy maps**, and research reports. * Partner with stakeholders to align research priorities with business goals. ### **UX & Interaction Design** * Create **wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs** for web and mobile applications. * Apply **design thinking principles** to solve complex user problems. * Ensure designs adhere to **usability, accessibility (WCAG), and design system standards**. * Iterate designs based on user feedback, analytics, and usability findings. ### **Agile Collaboration** * Actively participate in **Scrum ceremonies** (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives). * Translate research insights into **user stories, acceptance criteria, and design artifacts**. * Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize UX improvements in the **product backlog**. * Support developers during implementation to ensure design fidelity. ### Primary Location ---------------- : US-NY-New York Schedule -------- : Full Time Employee Status --------------- : Individual Contributor Job Type -------- : Experienced Travel ------ : No Job Posting ----------- : 21/05/2026, 9:53:39 PM