Senior UX Designer

As a Senior UX Designer at Aquia Inc., your responsibilities will include leading the design of user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, conducting user research and usability testing, collaborating with engineers and content designers, mentoring junior designers, and contributing to the design system to ensure best practices in human-centered and accessible design.

To apply for the Senior UX Designer role at Aquia Inc., you should have at least 5 years of experience in UX or product design, a strong portfolio demonstrating the end-to-end design process, expertise in human-centered design, along with familiarity with accessibility standards and collaborative tools like Figma and Mural.

The Senior UX Designer at Aquia Inc. significantly contributes to improving digital services for veterans by creating user-centered design solutions that simplify the complex benefits application process. Your work will enhance the overall user experience through thoughtful research, intuitive designs, and clear communication that resonates with both Veterans and internal VA staff.

As a Senior UX Designer at Aquia Inc., you can expect a collaborative and flexible remote working environment. Our agile team values innovative thinking and maintains an open culture where your ideas and contributions will be encouraged, allowing you to develop your skills while making a positive impact.

Aquia Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package for Senior UX Designers that includes premium health care plans (90% employer-paid), a generous 401k match, stock options, a generous PTO package, and a personal training and development budget to help further your expertise in your field.

As a Senior UX Designer, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods is crucial. Share your experience with user interviews, usability testing, and A/B testing to gather data that informs your design decisions and user flows.

In describing a successful project, outline your role, the challenges faced, and how your designs improved the user experience. Be sure to highlight the research, strategies employed, and measurable outcomes like increased user satisfaction or reduced abandonment rates.

Discuss your familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 and Section 508. Emphasize your process of conducting accessibility audits during the design phase and your commitment to inclusive design principles to ensure all users can engage with your products.

Share your approach to collaboration by emphasizing clear communication, regular check-ins, and the importance of empathy in understanding different team members' perspectives. Highlight any tools or frameworks you use to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment on goals.

User feedback is essential in my design process. Explain how you solicit, analyze, and implement feedback from usability tests and user interviews to create designs that truly meet users’ needs, ensuring their input directly informs your iterations.

Talk about online courses, design communities, conferences, and publications that you follow to stay informed. Sharing specific examples of how new trends have influenced your design philosophy can illustrate your commitment to professional growth.

Mention tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for design and prototyping, and describe how you leverage these for wireframing, creating mockups, and collaboration with team members, ensuring design accuracy and effectiveness.

Success measurement is based on defined KPIs like user satisfaction scores, task completion rates, and feedback from user testing. Describe how you implement tracking and analytics tools to gauge user interaction and continually refine your designs.

Address the importance of viewing constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Discuss how you actively seek feedback, the importance of being open-minded, and how you incorporate valid suggestions into your design process.

Your answer should reflect your passion for user-centered design, your admiration for Aquia Inc.'s commitment to Veterans, and how your professional goals align with the mission of improving public services through impactful design.