Principal User Experience Strategist

Cognizant

15 years

0 Lacs

hyderabad telangana india

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Skills Required

ux strategies mobile content collaborative design consistency accessibility usability research data engineering marketing compliance wcag regulations empathy communication collaboration adaptability development coaching leadership portfolio strategy prototyping figma sketch testing psychology certification agile

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute UX strategies for web, mobile, and emerging digital channels.
Align UX initiatives with business goals, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
Manage, coach, and mentor a variety of UX designers and Principals, researchers, and content strategists.
Promote, expand and encourage a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven design culture.
Oversee the creation of user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to promote quality and adherence to Citizens UX design process.
Ensure consistency, quality, accessibility, and usability across digital touchpoints.
Coach designers on how to translate UX research insights into actionable design improvements and product enhancements as part of a data-informed decision-making process.
Work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Compliance teams to create and deliver cohesive experiences.
Facilitate and lead conversations and workshops with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment on UX approaches and recommendations.
Maintain design systems and accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA).
Ensure UX compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.

Required Skills And Experience

Customer Empathy – Ability to understand and advocate for user needs across diverse customer segments.
Clear Communication – Skilled at presenting ideas and design rationale to technical and non-technical audiences with a bias towards overcommunicating.
Collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and alignment within and across teams.
Problem Solving – Creative and growth mindset with a practical approach to solving design and usability challenges.
Adaptability – Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving digital environment.
Team Development – Committed to identifying, coaching, and developing UX talent.

Professional Qualifications

15+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success in designing and optimizing digital experiences, preferably in financial services.
Strong portfolio showcasing digital UX strategy and execution.
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
Experience with user research, usability testing, and accessibility standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HFID, HCI, Psychology, or related field in Regular.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in large design teams or matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with omnichannel banking platforms, fintech integrations and core banking systems.
Certification in UX, Design Thinking, or Agile methodologies.

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