UX Managing Lead

About the XD Managing Lead role
A  XD Managing Lead (ML) is a experienced practitioner and player-coach, typically charged with leading a small creative team comprised of Sr. Experience Designers and Experience Designers on a project or workstream. MLs work closely with either an AD or Director and are responsible for generating initial concepts, defining and refining de[1]sign strategies, and overseeing production teams. MLs are often active participants in client presentations, particularly during the Design and Build phases.
The ideal ML candidate is a multi-tool player, possessing a working knowledge of “how the sausage gets made” regarding digital experiences (art, copy, code, IA, UX, et al.), with demonstrated proficiency in one or two specific domains.
Successful MLs can explain and defend complicated ideas clearly and diplomatically, pointing to qualitative and quantitative research to ex[1]plain their design decisions when necessary.
Responsibilities

• Concept Sketches
•  Design Comps
• Wireframes
• Functional Prototypes
• Presentation Materials
• Complex Functional Documentation
• High-Level Site Architectures
• Usability Test Scripts
•  Detailed Site Maps •
• Atomic Design / Style Guides
• Usability Test Plans
• User Journeys / Flows Key Contributions
• Journey Sketchbooks
• 360 Personas
• Business Rules
• Interaction Models
• Engagement Models

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or commensurate experience.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Fully proficient in commonly used rapid prototyping tools (e.g., Fig[1]ma, Webfow) and a variety of UX and design software used to create launch-ready digital assets.
•  Presents reasoning, evidence, and conclusions clearly and concisely. Structures arguments in a coherent manner.
• Possesses working knowledge of a broad range of technical considerations related to delivering launch-ready digital assets.
• Capable of drawing well-reasoned conclusions from evidence and logic. Assesses the strength of arguments and identifies potential con[1]sequences.
• Analyzes complex information, identifies patterns and relationships, and breaks big problems into smaller, manageable parts.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with JS frameworks (e.g., Node.js, React, Vue) considered a plus.
• Experience working within WCAG guidelines considered a plus.
• Strong conceptual skills. Capable of drawing well-reasoned conclusions from evidence and reasoning. Assesses the strength of arguments and identifies potential consequences.
• Understands and extracts meaning from data, arguments, and information. Recognizes underlying assumptions and implications

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
7. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
8. We provide top-of-the-line benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, EAP, HRA and more.
9. We support a healthy work/life balance.
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace.

About Verndale

Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. 
At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.
If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale. 

Compensation & Benefits

Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.
 Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.