Director of User Experience (UX) at Portland Webworks

At Portland Webworks youll join a team of bright talented professionals united by a shared mission: delivering high-quality software solutions that help governments better serve their constituents. We design and build elegant efficient systems that save money improve services and meaningfully impact peoples lives.We value strategic thinkers creative problem-solvers and leaders who thrive in complex situations.What Youll DoAs the Director of UX you will:Serve on a small entrepreneurial and growth-focused executive leadership team alongside the Directors of PM/BA/QA Software Development Technology and Business Development.Lead represent and advocate for a team of UX designers UI designers and content specialists.Manage day-to-day HR responsibilities for your team including scheduling recruiting performance management and professional development.Work directly with clients to understand their business challenges complex systems data and processes ensuring your team develops research-driven design solutions.Present and champion your teams ideas to clients stakeholders and executives.Promote UX best practices across the organization collaborating closely with developers project managers business analysts and QA professionals.Participate actively in sales presentations communicating the value and scope of our UX services.Advance the companys UX practice by evolving creative processes driving continuous improvement and evaluating emerging tools and technologies (including AI and automation).See your teams ideas come to life in real products used by real people.What You BringExperience working in a fast-paced Agile software development environment and familiarity with common toolsets.Client-facing experience leading requirements workshops business analysis discussions user research initiatives and content strategy.Skill in planning and conducting user testing for low- and high-fidelity wireframes site maps and prototypes.Expert hands-on proficiency with Figma.Experience with UX research tools such as Optimal Workshop Maze and SurveyMonkey.Ability to accept and apply critical feedback while managing client expectations.Practical understanding of web technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript etc.) and their implications for design.Commitment to staying current with design trends and emerging technologies.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong work ethic and the ability to remain positive under pressure.Experience with iterative design and giving thoughtful constructive feedback.BenefitsPortland Webworks offers a competitive benefits package including:100% company-paid health insurance for employees100% company-paid dental insurance for employees6095% premium coverage for dependents (based on tenure)Vision LTD STD and life insuranceUp to 25 days of paid vacationHealth reimbursement account (to reduce out-of-pocket costs)3% company match for retirement planProfit sharingFlexible schedulingLearn More About Portland Webworks & GovWebworksLinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram5 Times Best Places to Work WinnerOur Team Our Clients Required Experience:Director Key Skills CSS,InVision,Balsamiq,HTML5,Information Architecture,Ux,Usability,Fireworks,User Research,UI,Axure,Experience Design Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1