Director of User experience design

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Sage Consulting Associates is looking for a Director of User Experience Design to work for a global computer software company in Mountain View, CA. This individual will be responsible for managing an international team of design professionals, developing and re-vitalizing software products, web services and mobile offerings, and ensuring that the company provides its customers with a compelling, intuitive and enjoyable product experience.
Responsibilities Include
Drive and evangelize the practice of strong user-centered design (UCD) principles across products and teams.
Manage, motivate and coach a team of 12 design professionals currently located in Taipei, Taiwan.
Lead the team to research, synthesize and translate customer and business needs into a product that attracts target customers.
Plan, manage and drive the execution of a User Research Plan to establish product design goals and iterative feedback loops.
Determine when it is necessary to qualify design decisions with quantifiable end-user data, and coordinate with others to obtain the necessary data.
Articulate product design strategies and solutions to gather feedback and gain alignment from internal and external stakeholders.
Continuously work to improve product development and cross-functional processes to ensure we are using relevant current best practices for designing and developing software.
Represent end users in all phases of product development to ensure products exceed end user expectations for fulfilling their needs.
Actively seek out collaboration and ideas with other team members and cross-functional groups during all phases of product development, including Product Management, Development and Marketing Teams.
Maintain an awareness of current trends in interaction design and competitive software to identify opportunities to enhance the user experience of company products.
Skills Required
7+ years of experience leading design teams for packaged software products.
Deep understanding of, and proven experience evangelizing the core principles and practice of User Centered Design.
Demonstrated ability to be a player/coach; effectively lead and manage a team, but also provide direct input and value as an individual contributor.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multinational team environment and foster a collaborative, creative team dynamic with a geographically disperse team.
Experience planning and conducting user research and disseminating results to broad audiences and the proven ability to successfully drive improved designs as a result of that research.
Consistent record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment and demonstrated positive product reviews by both media and customers.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of all major graphics and digital imaging tools.
Ability to travel internationally 1-2 weeks, 4 times/year.
Must present a portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of and passion for experience design.


Timing: Permanent, 40 hrs (5 days)
Start: ASAP
Location: Mountain View, CA, onsite

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