What are the responsibilities and job description for the UX Group Lead position at Braintrust?
- JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
- LOCATION: Remote - United States only
- HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $70 – $80/hr
- ESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Short term
ABOUT US:
Braintrust is the only network that gives in-demand talent all the freedom of freelance with all the benefits, community, and stability of a full-time role. As the first decentralized talent network, our revolutionary Web3 model ensures the community that relies on Braintrust to find work are the same people who own and build it through the blockchain token, BTRST. So unlike other marketplaces that take 20% to 50% of talent earnings, Braintrust allows talent to keep 100% of earnings and to vote on key changes to improve the network. Braintrust is working to change the way freelance works – for good.
We've onboarded some of the world's most reputable brands and now we need a UX Group Lead for one of our clients.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Requirements
***This is a W2 Role*** - Benefits provided
****Our client cannot consider candidates working in the following States: Alabama, Alaska, DC, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES -
Creative Direction
To oversee and provide strategic direction to a team of designers who own UX Strategy & product development for our client's G pillars: Pro, Social, Sim, Core, Create, and Cloud.
Considers cross-bg and discipline learnings to direct a team of designers that aligns with the larger company and brand vision.
Give clear outcomes and success metrics expected from me, the team, and the work at the beginning of any engagement.
Meet with the collective team bi-weekly to receive project updates and support as needed.
Provide feedback on methodology and approach to design framing, visioning, and product development for the project's duration.
Attend extended team design reviews, leadership design reviews, and product gates for the project's duration.
Collaboration
To work in a cross-functional team and create effective collaboration structures/channels to bridge the team with executive producers (business), innovation, research, and other input teams for solution space development.
Work with Design Team, Executive Producers (business), Innovation, Research, and other input teams to identify needs, find effective ways to collaborate, and guide team's appropriately when these are about to kick off.
Evangelize visions and the team’s strategic POVs upwards and downwards in the organization throughout the project duration.
Additional qualifications for this role:
4 years of relevant experience in UX Design
Requires a BA in UX Design or a related degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience
Exhibit deep UX Design craft skills and methodologies
Strong portfolio that proves solid process through design solutions and influential storytelling
Physical/ Digital Design experience
Highly driven and proactive self-starter - taking on a task without much context and driving it from end to end.
Believes in collaboration in a multi-disciplinary design environment – not waterfall
Excellent communication skills sharing your design thinking, presenting to all levels of co-workers throughout all stages of design
Willingness to take direction and learn from others
Team Management: Proficient in leading and directing a team of UX Designers.
Works cross-functionally within the design team and multi-functional team.
Role Purpose:
To guide a team of UX designers in defining holistic experience strategies across products and solution spaces that empathize with their users, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure long-term growth.
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ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:
Qualified candidates will be invited to do a screening interview with the Braintrust staff. We will answer your questions about the project, and our platform. If we determine it is the right fit for both parties, we'll invite you to join the platform and create a profile to apply directly for this project.
C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. But if you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around your consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.
Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $70 - $80
