Job Description
Job Title: UI/UX Design Lead Specialist Engineer Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Experience Required: 12+ Years Employment Type: Contract Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam Job Description We are seeking an experienced UI/UX Design Lead Specialist Engineer to join our team in Bentonville, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in leading the product design vision, strategy, and execution for complex digital solutions. This role requires deep expertise in user-centered design methodologies, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship capabilities, and hands-on experience designing enterprise-level applications. The candidate should have proven experience delivering scalable and intuitive design solutions that enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end product design initiatives including research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and final design delivery. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering teams, Business Stakeholders, and other designers to define user experience strategies and product direction. Create high-quality design artifacts including user flows, journey maps, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications. Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability studies to identify user needs and validate design decisions. Oversee design consistency and compliance with established design systems and accessibility standards. Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to design team members. Translate complex business requirements into simple, user-friendly, and visually compelling interfaces. Ensure smooth handoff to development teams and support implementation throughout the development lifecycle. Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth and maturity of the design practice. Apply expertise in modern design tools and emerging design trends to continuously optimize user experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field. 12+ years of professional experience as a UI/UX Designer, Product Designer, or similar role. Strong portfolio demonstrating research-based, end-to-end product design work for enterprise-level platforms. Expert proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, A e XD, InVision, and similar tools. Hands-on experience designing responsive web and mobile solutions. Deep understanding of UX principles, design systems, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping methodologies. Ability to work in an agile development environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. Understanding of accessibility (WCAG standards) and usability practices. Preferred Skills Experience working in retail, e-commerce, or large enterprise environments. Prior experience designing for high-scale customer or employee-facing applications. Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React. Experience managing or leading cross-functional design teams. Knowledge of user analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or similar platforms. Certification in UX or related design domains (Nielsen Norman Group, HFI, etc.