Senior UI/UX Designer

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. They are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of internal platforms and tools, develop user-centered interfaces, and manage design systems while mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and redesign of internal digital platforms and tools, collaborating with design leads and leadership
• Partner with Research teams to execute and analyze comprehensive user research to uncover employee pain points and workflow challenges
• Develop user personas, journey maps, and experience blueprints for internal systems
• Craft intuitive interfaces that simplify complex workflows and enhance user efficiency
• Create intuitive, user-centered interfaces for global technology projects
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that align with user requirements and project vision
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and industry best practices
• Provide detailed development annotations for optimized handoff to delivery teams
• Effectively create and manage project design systems in Figma
• Adhere to Figma best practices to maintain maximum usability and design efficiency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems that standardize component libraries, design patterns, and style guides
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in design language across all projects and products
• Implement processes for regular updates and enhancements to design systems based on user feedback and evolving business needs
• Ensure design systems are scalable and adaptable to new technology platforms and tools
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering an environment of creativity and professional growth
• Lead collaborative design sessions with stakeholders, driving innovative solutions and consensus on design directions
• Advocate for user-centered design principles within the organization, influencing project strategies and outcomes
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making, contributing insights to shape the future direction of design initiatives
• Business and user requirement matrices
• Low-fidelity wireframes
• High-fidelity designs and prototypes
• UX Maps (Journey, Empathy, User Flows)
• Research reports and insights
• Design system management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, product design, graphic design, etc – or commensurate work experience demonstrating proficiency
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a UX/UI designer or similar role
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in design and prototyping software (e.g., Figma)
• Experience in creating detailed user journey maps and user flows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to proactively manage reporting deadlines and prepare draft reports for review at least 2 days prior to deadlines
• Prior experience designing B2B experiences, AI experiences, and Platform design experience a plus
• Experience with tools such as PowerBI, Sharepoint, and Source/ Confluence will be an advantage