Lead UX Designer

Lead UX Designer

NJ Local candidate

Contractor

New Jersey Preferred but remote also fine for strong candidate

Key Capabilities

• Effectively present and defend design rationale based on the brand, business needs, user goals, and usability, rather than personal opinion
• Strong understanding of interface design principles; navigation and architecture; and typography, color, and layout principles
• Experience designing for AI-powered applications, including conversational interfaces, data visualization, and algorithmic decision-making systems
• Proficiency in design system creation and maintenance, including component libraries, design tokens, and documentation standards
• Knowledge of DesignOps methodologies, team scaling practices, and design process optimization
• Familiarity with standards-compliant web design and the capabilities and constraints provided by CSS, JavaScript libraries, mobile app frameworks, etc.
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
• Experience with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), vibe coding tools in Figma, MagicPath, Lovable, etc and ability to evaluate and implement new tools
• Collaborate with technical team members and mentor more junior colleagues
• Speak and write well, play well with others, and engage with senior-level clients
• Experience in consulting and the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Willingness to travel to client locations and collaborate with distributed delivery teams
• Strategic thinking ability to align design initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in a design discipline, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or relevant experience. Continuous learning mindset with staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices.

About Ampstek

Ampstek is a global IT solutions partner serving clients across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, and MEA. We specialize in delivering talent and technology solutions for enterprise-level digital transformation, trading systems, data services, and regulatory compliance.

Snehil Mishra

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