Job Description

Lead UX Designer REF23015A About the job This position serves as the primary Visual Designer and Design System owner for all products in the NielsenIQ portfolio. This hands-on leadership position offers the right candidate the opportunity to define, evolve and communicate the visual design language for a global market leading data product portfolio, expressed through a comprehensive, multi-audience design system. Responsibilities Lead the definition & upkeep of a full visual design language to serve a converging portfolio of data products, including, foundations, components, standards, patterns, and design tokens Lead the management of the design system - to communicate the design language - through design components, linked with corresponding code components and documentation Collaborate with UX leads, product leaders and tech partners to define the vision, strategy, and ways of working for an open-source design system to remain relevant, scalable and adoptable across all audiences. Review the design artefacts from designers across multiple teams to ensure compliance to standards within a fast-paced schedule. Resolve day-to-day tactical issues of compliance Manage and develop a small team of dedicated designers, while coaching and upskilling the wider UX team in visual design Ensure visual designs are researched, explainable, systematic, scalable, validated, feasible and meet expected criteria for modern software Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the UX Team, process, culture Qualifications Undergraduate degree (degree or coursework in the following is an advantage: graphic design, human computer interaction, design, digital arts, information science) 10+ years\' experience in UX / Visual Design, working in corporate software, interactive agency or internet consulting environments. Experience constructing a visual design language with a systematic, methodical approach Mastery of component driven UX design tools. Figma proficiency is essential. Experience creating, maintaining, and governing a Design System (preferably in Figma) Experience designing data visualizations or data products a huge advantage. Strong communication (verbal and written), organization and people skills Experience in cross-functional collaboration with tech and product partners Ability to build trust, credibility and lead in a matrixed organization. Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, processes, and techniques. Commercial awareness Additional Information Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family. Plan your future with financial wellness tools. Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities. About NIQ NIQ, the world\'s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with our latest updates Follow us on: | | | Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.

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