Job title: UX Designer Lead
Company: k-ID
Job description: k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead UX Designer to lead our UX design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in user-centered design, a deep understanding of the gaming industry, and the ability to drive the creation of exceptional user experiences. This role requires a visionary leader who can inspire and mentor a team, while also contributing hands-on to the design process.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Conduct and oversee user research initiatives to understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points. Translate these insights into actionable design strategies
- Develop and implement comprehensive UX strategies that enhance user engagement and satisfaction, aligning with the overall vision and goals of our games
- Create and oversee the production of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience
- Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate UX design seamlessly into the development process
- Plan and conduct usability testing sessions, analyze results, and iterate on designs to continually improve the user experience
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, user research findings, and design decisions
RequirementsMinimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong proficiency in UX design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools
- Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
- Proven ability to conduct and analyze user research and usability testing
- Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Requirements:
- Master’s degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, or a related field
- Experience working in similar roles in the gaming industry
- Desire to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity
- Ability to work during a daily overlap of a few hours with the rest of the team (starting 14:00 UTC)
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
BenefitsCompetitive Salary
- A competitive startup salary commensurate with experience and skills
Benefits Package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Professional Development
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
- Exposure to multifaceted projects in a fast-growing industry
Innovative Culture
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to be a part of a company that’s making a positive impact on the online experiences of kids and teens
Expected salary: $140000 – 160000 per year
Location: USA
Job date: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 22:39:19 GMT
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