Lead UI/UX Designer

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is seeking a User Experience Design Lead to support the CRIS Redevelopment, Expansion and Implementation project. Responsibilities: Lead the design of information systems for content-rich websites and web-based applications. Design and improve navigation systems, page layouts, workflows, and data management interfaces. Create responsive and mobile-first user experiences across multiple device types. Ensure user needs are prioritized and successfully addressed through information architecture and task-oriented design. Conduct user experience analysis and recommend improvements based on usability principles. Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, mockups, and other UX artifacts. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, web developers, and design teams. Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. Translate business and functional requirements into effective visual and interaction designs. Participate in usability reviews, accessibility assessments, and design validation activities. Provide leadership and guidance on UX best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Required/Preferred Skills, V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Twitter

Minimum eight (8) years of experience leading UX design initiatives for websites or web-based applications. Experience designing navigation systems, page layouts, and data management interfaces. Experience designing for mobile devices and responsive web applications. Demonstrated expertise in information architecture and user-centered design methodologies. Strong understanding of usability best practices and accessibility standards. Demonstrated proficiency with WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and other UX deliverables. Ability to translate business and technical requirements into visual artifacts. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred: Experience with public sector or government digital services. Experience supporting large-scale website modernization projects. Experience conducting usability testing and accessibility evaluations. Experience working closely with development teams in Agile environments.