Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. UX Designer - Remote for a contract assignment with one of our premier Management Consulting services clients in New York, NY. This role will be remote.
Responsibilities :

• Working as the UX Designer you will collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams (design, product management, engineering, and data analysts) to conceive and produce new experiences, products and services.
• You will advise the team on what will create a highly engaging and intuitive user experience and be the voice for how design decisions will impact realization of product vision.
• Another responsibility is to design and deliver best practice user research, including helping Product Owner frame key questions, create research plans to address those, conduct activities, and synthesize the findings into meaningful, actionable insights.
• Will lead and inspire by making.
• Provide hands-on craftsmanship of UI with the ability to be self- directed and proactive, push the boundaries with what's possible in partnership with technologists and product stakeholders.
• Will also lead creation of prototypes that help communicate and validate the optimal user flow, interaction model, and screen designs, as well as lead creation of wireframes and mockups for UI (web and mobile) that the team can use to create stories and developers can translate into code.
• Being in this role you will collaborate with software developers and architects to review, iterate and refine product design during development cycles.
• Also, you will apply your expertise and knowledge to coach and mentor others.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree/Master's Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Engineering or related discipline.
• The UX Designer leverages an iterative, user-centered approach and solid UI design skills to conceive and deliver valuable new experiences for our clients and colleagues across mobile and web platforms.
• A minimum of 6-9 years of experience in developing digital products across different mediums like web and mobile (familiarity with an Enterprise setting is a plus).
• Passionate about creating value through great design and user experience.
• Experience planning and conducting both quantitative and qualitative user research at all stages of product development.
• Ability to generate clear, creative design concepts to guide team Interaction and Visual design skills, including use of a diverse set of tools, e.g. Invision, Adobe suite, OmniGraffle, Sketch, etc.
• Solid knowledge of and experience with Agile software development.
• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate and optimize design based on the value to the user and the business.
• Strong collaboration- you partner well with others to solve problems and actively incorporate input from various sources; experience working with others on a global basis.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.