UX Designer Lead – Consolidation Map - UXDL 25-34543

NavitsPartners • Kings County, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking an experienced UX Design Lead to champion user-centered, data-driven digital experiences for residents across the city. This role will lead design efforts for a high-impact, consumer-facing digital platform focused on improving access to child care information and services. The UX Design Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product, research, content, and engineering—to refine and finalize designs ahead of platform launch, while also planning, prototyping, and testing enhancements for a future version release. Post-launch, the role will focus on performance analysis, design iteration, and integration of new features.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional UX design experience , supported by a strong portfolio of consumer-facing digital solutions
• Portfolio link must be included in the resume
• Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, spacing, and overall styling
• Advanced proficiency in Figma , with demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end design solutions independently
• Deep understanding of user-centered design processes , including journey mapping, low-to-high fidelity wireframing, and prototype development
• Ability to synthesize user research and data insights into testable design hypotheses and solutions
• Strong collaboration skills, including incorporating feedback from teammates and stakeholders to improve design outcomes
• Experience partnering with product managers and content strategists to translate requirements into design solutions
• Experience working closely with developers to validate prototypes and conduct visual QA to ensure design fidelity
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and strategies to non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., UX Design, Interaction Design, HCI, Computer Science)
• Experience working in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
• Prior experience in public-sector projects or collaborating with government partners
• Proven ability to lead design initiatives from concept through implementation
• Experience conducting or supporting usability testing and translating findings into actionable insights
• Familiarity working within constrained or evolving design systems
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in design practice

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, UX researchers, content strategists, and developers to translate user needs into effective design solutions
• Create interactive prototypes and high-fidelity designs for a public-facing web platform
• Conduct prototype testing, analyze findings, and develop actionable design recommendations
• Partner with content strategists to define and implement an effective content design strategy
• Support final design adjustments leading up to launch and contribute to the roadmap for subsequent versions
• Track performance metrics post-launch and refine designs based on user behavior and data insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level