We are seeking an experienced UI/UX Design Lead Specialist Engineer to join our team in Bentonville, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in leading the product design vision, strategy, and execution for complex digital solutions. This role requires deep expertise in user-centered design methodologies, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship capabilities, and hands-on experience designing enterprise-level applications. The candidate should have proven experience delivering scalable and intuitive design solutions that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms.
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Lead end-to-end product design initiatives including research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and final design delivery.
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Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering teams, Business Stakeholders, and other designers to define user experience strategies and product direction.
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Create high-quality design artifacts including user flows, journey maps, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications.
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Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability studies to identify user needs and validate design decisions.
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Oversee design consistency and compliance with established design systems and accessibility standards.
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Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to design team members.
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Translate complex business requirements into simple, user-friendly, and visually compelling interfaces.
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Ensure smooth handoff to development teams and support implementation throughout the development lifecycle.
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Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth and maturity of the design practice.
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Apply expertise in modern design tools and emerging design trends to continuously optimize user experience.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.
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12+ years of professional experience as a UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, or similar role.
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Strong portfolio demonstrating research-based, end-to-end product design work for enterprise-level platforms.
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Expert proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, A e XD, InVision, and similar tools.
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Hands-on experience designing responsive web and mobile solutions.
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Deep understanding of UX principles, design systems, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping methodologies.
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Ability to work in an agile development environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
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Understanding of accessibility (WCAG standards) and usability practices.
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Experience working in retail, e-commerce, or large enterprise environments.
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Prior experience designing for high-scale customer or employee-facing applications.
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Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React.
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Experience managing or leading cross-functional design teams.
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Knowledge of user analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or similar platforms.
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Certification in UX or related design domains (Nielsen Norman Group, HFI, etc.).