UX/UI Designer w/ Figma

UX/UI Designer W/ Figma UI/UX Developer with Figma Location: Tampa, FL (Remote) Contract: 12 month Contract to hire Responsibilities: Work closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutions Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design System Ensure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validate Confidently challenge the status quo, encouraging all involved to address root causes to ensure the best outcome for users Apply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedback Deliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understood Provide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designed Keep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility Deliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where needed Lead by example, supporting, training and developing junior members of the team Moderate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolution Take a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practices Required Skills, Experience and Competencies: 7-10 years of UX Design or Product Design industry experience Strong portfolio showcasing experience in front-end development, as well as a deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience in financial services or commercial bank technology space Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solving Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects Creative flair and a good eye for design Excellent written and oral communication skills Outstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVision. Experience working with, and contributing to, Design Systems Desirable Skills, Experience and Competencies: Experience with agile methodology Additional Notes: They are new to Figma so need someone very strong to help!!! Have to use Auto layout Bootstrap 5 Let's tell them they have the option to use the bootstrap grid/classes... Blend of design and some development – needs to be comfortable able to touch on both sides Front end tech stack Migrating to Figma from Adobe XD Nice to have: FintechResearch RIT Solutions