UX Architect

The Company

NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) is backed by dedicated leadership and investment, with a clear mission as it operates at the bleeding edge of technology. Its goal is to scale and enhance the high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that supports its clients' research, production, and delivery, enabling breakthroughs that shape the industries of tomorrow. Its engineers build critical infrastructure to eliminate friction in scientific research, simulations, analysis, and decision-making, accelerating discovery and driving faster innovation.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced and strategic UX Architect to join our Product team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to remain hands-on as an individual contributor, while also mentoring and less experienced team members. As a UX Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the user experience across complex technical products and services. You will focus on information architecture, interaction design, and usability, ensuring our solutions are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with user needs. You will also play an advisory role, helping to elevate design practices across the team through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities :

Defining and documenting the overall information architecture and interaction models for our products and services.

Developing user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes that communicate design concepts clearly.

Collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to ensure cohesive and user-centered product design.

Conducting and supporting user research and usability testing, translating insights into actionable design improvements.

Establishing and advocating for UX best practices, accessibility standards, and design guidelines.

Mentoring other team members, providing feedback, guidance, and support in their professional development.

Contributing to the evolution of design systems and shared design resources.

Requirements :

Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Axure, InVision).

Solid understanding of user research methods and their application to product design.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions to stakeholders.

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design principles.

5+ years in UX architecture, UX design, or a similar senior-level design role.

Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and complex workflows.

Experience mentoring or advising junior team members, with a collaborative and supportive approach.