Sr UX Designer

Sr UX DesignerVARITE is looking for a qualified Sr UX Designer in San Francisco, CA 94105. The position is for a duration of 12+ months with a pay rate of $83/hr - $120/hr on W2.The client is a central banking system of the United States that manages monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, provides banking services, and acts as a lender of last resort during financial crises.Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Graphic Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, and/or equivalent experience8+ years of relevant technical or business work experiencePortfolio that demonstrates sentient design, component-driven design, modern design practices, complex UI patterns, and application of UX metricsAdvanced experience with Storybook, HTML/CSS/JS best practices and building accessible component librariesIntermediate design engineering experience with modern JavaScript and related technologies e.g., AI coding assistants, Angular, React, and GitLabDemonstrated success at creating reusable, accessible and modular designs that have a significant impact on product strategy and design5+ years of experience with participating in user experience research using a variety of research methods.3+ years of prototyping experience and familiarity of designer tools such as Figma, and MURALProficiency with one or more usability testing tools or servicesFamiliar with Agile concepts such as PI planning, retrospectives, sprints, SCRUM, Kanban, and so forthDesired Skills:Expertise with component-driven design and supporting enterprise design systemsExpertise in Section 508 and WCAGUX certification desirableDesign thinking certification desirableResponsibilities:Acts as a user advocate and participates in UX discussions with business partners on topics including sentient design, interaction features, design systems, information architecture, and user researchDelivers guidance on UI components, software accessibility concepts, and constraintsAssesses data from multiple sources, synthesizes it, and develops strategies for productsAdvocates for the end user by influencing decisions to ensure that product, engineering, and design decisions are aligned with user needs and expectationsCollaborate with UX analysts, product/business stakeholders, and engineering teams to prioritize UX activities throughout the software development lifecycle and deliver high-quality experiencesAssists IT engineers with understanding and incorporating technical, business, and user requirements into designs and applicationsUnderstands product, client goals, requirements, internal goals, usability, and technical constraints associated with budget and scheduleSupports all aspects of design and production, focusing specifically on UX design and UI component deliveryCreates innovative and appealing designs on a rapid and iterative basis, through sketches, storyboards, user task flows, wireframes, prototypes, and the production of final assets for specific features and assignmentsFacilitates stakeholders through the design process, gathering actionable feedback and iterating at the appropriate level of changesProvides UI engineering support to development teams in both Agile and waterfall methodologies for responsive interfaces on presentation layerExperienced in working with enterprise strategy groups, third parties, consultants, and/or vendors who provide guidance around industry standards, best practices and/or capabilities supportWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.