Principal UX Designer

About the job

Title : Principal UX Designer

Industry : Retail

Location : Remote

Rate : Competitive

Contract : Long-term contract (Up to 12 months)

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We are supporting a fast-growing retail business in the Pet space. They are a premier specialty retailer in the pet industry, employing approximately 50,000 professionals across a substantial network of locations. Our client significantly contributes to the community through initiatives that support animal welfare.

The Principal UX Designer position with our client is a senior-level opportunity dedicated to high-level problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly in engineering and product development, to create exceptional user experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on leadership qualities and mobile design expertise in line with recognized industry standards such as iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Google Material Design principles.

• Engage with IT teams that include engineering and technology to deliver optimal project execution.
• Lead strategic UX initiatives at a high level, driving quality and coherence in user experience.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Effectively navigate constraints while ensuring high-quality user experiences are maintained.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to create comprehensive solutions that exceed mere visual design.

• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience in user experience design, ideally within the retail sector.
• Proficiency in design tools including Figma, Fig Jam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills focused on user-centered design practices.
• Effective communication skills that foster collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in mobile application development and a grasp of relevant design guidelines

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