Senior Experience Designer (US)

Code and Theory•Baltimore, MD

5d•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Experience Designer at Code and Theory, you are crucial to evolving how users interact with digital platforms. You'll lead the creation of not just compelling deliverables but impactful solutions that reshape our understanding of user experiences in the digital landscape. Your role will leverage data and research insights to optimize platform performance and drive broader strategic innovation. In this role, you will also mentor junior and mid-level designers, setting the bar for craft and helping shape the next generation of talent in experience design.

Requirements

Extensive experience in UX design, with a track record of leading projects end-to-end and mentoring others
Ability to translate creativity into effective and user-centric design solutions that enhance platform performance
Demonstrated adaptability and curiosity toward emerging design technologies and data-driven methods
Advanced proficiency in design tools like Figma, with fluency in AI-enhanced workflows
Strong leadership and collaborative abilities, fostering a supportive and innovative creative environment
Deep understanding of atomic design principles, design systems, and how to scale them across products
Expertise working in Figma (components, variables, autolayout, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in design, a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with tools like AirTable, Confluence, Jira, and Principle are a bonus

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to redefine user experience design, merging user insights with cutting-edge technology to drive strategic vision
Champion the integration of AI and generative tools in design processes, setting standards for creativity, efficiency, and strategic platform enhancement
Push beyond standard deliverables to pioneer innovative ideas that challenge existing paradigms and elevate overall design impact
Own the use of data and research findings to enhance user interactions, ensuring performance-driven design approaches across projects
Maintain an acute awareness of industry trends, using them to inform and elevate our design practices ahead of the curve
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level designers, providing feedback, direction, and hands-on coaching to develop their skills
Cultivate a culture of innovation and curiosity within the team through active collaboration, strategic engagement, and thought leadership
Partner with creative and account leads to shape design strategy and represent the design point of view in client-facing conversations
Demonstrate flexibility and a positive attitude by supporting your team in various capacities, embracing tasks beyond your immediate role to help "make cool shit with impact" and have fun doing it
Manage workload and project timelines to keep design work prioritized, scoped appropriately, and delivered on schedule