User Experience Architect

**Make an impact with NTT DATA**
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**Your day at NTT DATA**

This role works closely with business stakeholders, such as product managers and developers to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that meet both user needs and business objectives.

**What you'll be doing**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conducts user research to understand the target audience, their needs, preferences, and pain points. This involves gathering data through surveys, interviews, usability testing, and analyzing user behavior.
- Creates wireframes and prototypes that outline the layout and basic structure of the product's interface, focusing on functionality and user interactions.
- Develops interactive prototypes to demonstrate the flow and functionality of the product and gathers feedback from stakeholders and potential users.
- Helps clients determine requirements for their projects and offering technical advice as and when required.
- Organizes and structures the content and information within the product to create a logical and intuitive user flow.
- Works with other engineers to develop new features or improve existing ones.
- Designs and develops user interfaces that are easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and compatible with a variety of devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
- Conducts usability testing to validate the design and identify areas for improvement, making data-driven design decisions.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other designers, to ensure the successful implementation of the design.
- Participate in meetings with clients/stakeholders to discuss project goals and update them on the project’s status.
- Performs code reviews to ensure that new code is secure and efficient.
- Keeps up to date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and deliver cutting-edge designs.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to maintain consistency across different products and platforms.
- Performs any other related task as required.

**Knowledge and Attributes**:

- Ability to explain technical information to non-technical individuals.
- Excellent creativity to engage users and make an interface more appealing.
- Good critical thinking ability to troubleshoot issues and find ways to improve user experience and meet project objectives.
- Ability to work independently or within a team.
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve project deadlines within the agreed timeframe(s).
- Client-centric, with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Seasoned understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and responsive design.
- Ability to conduct user research and translate insights into actionable design solutions.
- Seasoned familiarity with usability testing methodologies and an iterative design approach.
- Seasoned knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

**Academic Qualifications and Certifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Graphic design, or another related field or equivalent work experience
- Relevant coding certifications such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Package Managers (NPM) etc.

**Required Experience**:

- Seasoned experience in a similar role gained within a similar global information technology organization.
- Seasoned track record of involvement in innovation, design thinking, client and employee experience transformation.
- Seasoned experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise and user-centric approach.

**Workplace type**:
On-site Working

**About NTT DATA**

**Equal Opportunity Employer