5 Human-Centered Design Jobs

Company Description Kshetra Consulting works towards an inclusive democracy with a focus on public policy, government advisory, political campaigns, policy analysis, and governance initiatives. We specialize in building strategies through policy dialogue, operational assistance, resilient design, intelligence, and evidence-based decisions. Our clients include state governments, district administrations, national political parties, educational institutions, research firms, non-profits, and various other influential entities. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role based in Satara for a Fellow - Social Impact Design. The Fellow will be responsible for conducting user research, implementing design thinking methodologies, engaging in ethnographic research, and developing service design solutions. They will work closely with various stakeholders to design social impact initiatives that align with the organization&aposs mission and goals. Key Responsibilities: Conduct field research, stakeholder interviews, and community engagement sessions to understand real-world problems. Use design thinking methodologies to ideate, prototype, and test innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., public policy, development, technology) to create user-centric interventions. Develop visuals, wireframes, and design mockups that communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Document the design process and outcomes through presentations, reports, or toolkits. Facilitate design workshops and training sessions with partners or community members. Contribute to the organizations larger mission by identifying areas where design can amplify impact. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Design, Social Innovation, Architecture, Urban Planning, Development Studies, or a related field. Strong skills in human-centered design, UX/UI, or visual communication. Prior experience in working on social impact, public service, or grassroots projects preferred. Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work in diverse, resource-constrained, or field-based settings. kindly reach out to [HIDDEN TEXT] in case of any genuine queries Show more Show less

Key Skills: UX Design, Human-Centered Design, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Journey Mapping, Accessibility, Axure, InVision, Sketch, MIRO, Adobe CS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Agile, Communication. Roles & Responsibilities: Collaborate with product teams, business stakeholders, end-users, and UX practitioners to identify problems and opportunities. Apply human-centered and data-driven principles to conceptualize and validate user-friendly and business-aligned solutions. Perform task analysis, workflow analysis, process diagramming, and journey mapping. Create wireframes, multi-fidelity prototypes, and conduct usability testing and validation with evidence-based iteration. Design user interfaces and interactions, prepare detailed specifications, and provide implementation support. Ensure adherence to UX standards across products for usability and consistent user experience. Translate design specifications for technical teams and work effectively in both remote and collocated environments. Experience Requirement: 5-12 years of experience in Human-Centered Design in an agile software development environment. Experience creating and executing usability tests. Experience designing interfaces for complex, multi-step interactions and data visualizations. Proficiency in responsive web or mobile application design with a mobile-first approach. Familiarity with web accessibility and assistive technologies. Ability to manage multiple priorities across different products with strong attention to detail. Skilled in presenting design work and receiving feedback in a team environment. Experience iterating on design solutions using UX best practices. Education: Any Post Graduation, Any Graduation.

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Roles and Responsibility Design and develop visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for software applications. Conduct research to identify design requirements and trends. Create prototypes and high-fidelity designs to test usability and functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and quality. Develop and maintain design guidelines and standards. Stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies. Job Requirements Proficient in UX design principles and human-centered design approaches. Strong understanding of visual design principles, color theory, and typography. Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in an agile environment and adapt to changing priorities. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Job Description Career Level - IC3 Responsibilities Implement Human-Centered Design principles throughout the problem-solving and solution-proposing processes Adhere to established design processes while demonstrating the flexibility to adapt or create new methodologies as project demands dictate Utilize Systems Thinking to comprehend complex interrelationships within organizational structures, going beyond traditional Design Thinking approaches Apply critical thinking, diverse design methodologies, and creative problem-solving techniques to produce solutions meeting evolving requirements Swiftly grasp core business needs, make judicious compromises, and prioritize content and data based on user requirements and technical constraints Effectively present design solutions to senior team members and various internal stakeholders, articulating key decisions and user flows while emphasizing value propositions, business problem solutions, and user experience enhancements Employ data-driven approaches, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative insights to build compelling cases for continuous improvement Clearly communicate design alternatives, rationales, and trade-offs to stakeholders Ability to tell stories of users and how solutions drive value for users and not a screen tour. Foster collaboration with product and design partners, influencing leaders across product groups to adopt increasingly user-centered approaches in strategies, roadmaps, and planning Work with cross-functional teams of Product Managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, Designers, and Researchers in a dynamic and agile environment. Create high-quality UX artefacts that support comprehensive design solutions, ensuring proper implementation and user adoption Organize and facilitate collaborative team activities such as design sprints, ideation sessions, and product discovery workshops Effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with varying timelines, complexities, and scopes Passionately believe that a design or solution is not done until it is developed as designed, experienced by our customers, and validated through their feedback Contribute to the enhancement of the Redwood Design Language and System Mentor junior designers on the team