BotLab Dynamics - User Interface Designer - Prototyping Tools

Description :

About the job :

Role Overview :

As a UI/UX Designer with 46 years of professional experience, you will own the end-to-end design process from user research and wireframing through high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes.

Youll collaborate closely with product managers, front-end developers and Project leads to ensure cohesive user journeys and polished visual interfaces.

Key Responsibilities :

User Experience (UX) :

- Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and contextual inquiries, to uncover pain points and opportunities.

- Create user personas, customer journey maps, site maps, and information architectures to guide product strategy.

- Develop low- to mid-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) for usability testing.

- Run A/B tests, analyze usability metrics, and iterate designs based on quantitative and qualitative feedback.

User Interface (UI) :

- Design pixel-perfect, responsive visual layouts and components adhering to brand guidelines and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).

- Maintain and evolve design systems (tokens, libraries, documentation) for consistency across web and mobile platforms.

- Collaborate with front-end engineers to translate designs into production-ready code (CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, Storybook).

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Partner with project leads and engineers in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) to align on priorities and deliverables.

- Present design rationale and trade-offs to Project leads and Managers and team, championing user-centered decisions at every stage.

- Mentor junior designers and conduct peer critiques to elevate team design maturity.

Required Qualifications :

UX Expertise :

- 4 to 6 years crafting end-to-end UX flows for web and mobile products, with a solid portfolio of research-driven projects

- Proficiency in user-centered design methods : user interviews, usability testing, card sorting, and heuristic evaluations.

- Advanced skills in wireframing and prototyping tools : Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure RP.

UI Mastery :

- Strong visual design sensibility : typography, color theory, iconography, and layout principles.

- Experience building and maintaining component-based design systems and working knowledge of HTML/CSS and react fundamentals.

- Familiarity with responsive and adaptive design patterns across multiple breakpoints.

Tools & Technologies :

- Expertise with design hand-off tools : Zeplin, InVision, Abstract, or Figma Inspect.

- Basic understanding of front-end technologies (React, CSS-in-JS) to collaborate effectively with developers.

- Experience with version control for design files (Figma branching, Abstract workflows).

Research & Analysis :

- Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel).

- Ability to derive insights from data, synthesize findings, and translate into actionable design improvements.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience designing for enterprise-grade or defense-critical applications.

- Familiarity with motion design principles and tools (Principle, After Effects, Lottie).

- Knowledge of accessibility audit tools (axe, WAVE) and inclusive design best practices.

- Exposure to service-design or content-strategy disciplines.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to non-design audiences

- Strong collaboration mindset : receptive to feedback and adept at negotiation and conflict resolution.

- Detail-oriented, with a passion for pixel perfection and polished user experiences.

- Self-driven and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, Agile environments