Contract - Sr UX Designer (6 months) at NECSWS

Contract role - 3 months Requisites  Education:  MCA / Computer Engineering  Experience (years):  6 to 8 years  Industry / Technology background:    Location: Mumbai  Working Hours: Full Time  Pre-employment checks: Required  Role Summary:  The Senior UX Designer will be able to guide the  lead user experience strategy and execution for complex digital products. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and researchers to translate user needs and business goals into intuitive, accessible, and impactful design solutions. This role combines hands-on design work with stakeholder collaboration and mentoring of junior designers.    Qualification Criteria/Work Experience  Essential: Essential Technical Skills    Technologies Hands-on Experience (Years)  Priority  Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar - 5+ years /Priority 1  Strong understanding of interaction design, usability principles, and information architecture -5+ years /Priority   Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs -5+ years /Priority 1  Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) and inclusive design principles -5+ years /Priority 1  Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences -5+ years /Priority 1  User-centric mindset -5+ years /Priority 1  Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities -5+ years /Priority 1  Collaboration and facilitation within cross-functional teams  - 5+ years /Priority 1  Design Strategically  Forming and challenging user needs and requirements to ensure their user-centric  Desirable: Technologies Hands-on Experience (Years)  Priority  Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for collaboration with front-end teams  - 2+ years 2  Experience with user research methods (e.g., usability testing, journey mapping) - 2+ years 2  Familiarity with design systems (e.g., GOV.UK Design System, Material Design) -2+ years 2  Understanding of service design principles -2+ years  2  Workshop facilitation (e.g., Design Sprints, ideation sessions) -2+years   2  Strategic thinking and business acumen -2+years  2  Adaptability to changing priorities and ambiguity -2+years  2  Ability to advocate for design in a product-led organization  - 2+  / Priority 2 Overall Project/Task description Day-to-Day Responsibilities  ·                     Lead UX efforts across one or more digital products or services  ·                     Collaborate with stakeholders to define user journeys, flows, and design goals  ·                     Conduct or support user research and translate insights into design actions  ·                     Produce wireframes, prototypes, and detailed UI designs that align with design systems  ·                     Review and iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing  ·                     Support developers during implementation to ensure design quality  ·                     Contribute to the evolution of design standards and best practices  ·                     Mentor junior designers and support design team collaboration  ·                     Challenge product requirements and stakeholders to ensure the most user-centric approach is taken  ·