Senior UX Designer

Senior UX DesignerBig challenges need bold thinkers. If you're someone who sees problems as opportunities, you'll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we've tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.At RESPEC, you'll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you'll fit right in.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior UX Designer to lead the design of digital products focused on improving the user experience for web-based applications and platforms. This role plays a key part in ensuring solutions are user-centric, accessible, and aligned with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in design strategy, usability research, and cross-functional collaboration to help build digital tools that drive meaningful outcomes for users across diverse stakeholder groups.Key ResponsibilitiesLead UX/UI efforts across digital platforms, ensuring consistency with enterprise-wide design standards and best practices.Translate user research into actionable deliverables including user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and journey maps.Conduct usability testing and user outreach to validate design effectiveness and inform iterations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to align design solutions with technical feasibility and business goals.Provide strategic guidance and design rationale to leadership and product teams.Ensure solutions meet accessibility, usability, and visual design standards.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications8 years of experience in software product development, digital design, or UX/UI.8 years of experience designing wireframes or mockups aligned with UX best practices.8 years conducting user and usability research.5 years of experience in communication and facilitation across cross-functional teams.4 years of experience leading large-scale UX/UI initiatives.4 years using design tools such as Figma (or comparable).3 years working on accessibility-compliant design, adhering to federal accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508/WCAG).Preferred QualificationsExperience using Atlassian Jira for workflow or issue tracking.Experience supporting or working within a public sector, education-focused, or mission-driven organization.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.