Platinion Lead/Principal Experience Designer
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Who We Are
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BCG Platinion
As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial – nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery excellence.
Platinion was founded in 2000. Since then, we have grown continuously and successfully. Today we have offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia Pacific and Africa.
Practice Area Profile
What You'll Do
- Flexible and user-focused. They have the ability to design in multiple mediums and levels of interactivity, all while employing appropriate human-centered design methods.
- Visual exceptional. They are highly skilled in creating and critiquing, because they believe that emotion and presentation matter equally as much as usability.
- Iterative. They are excited to prototype at all levels of fidelity—and have the humility to walk away from ideas when they fail.
- Collaborative. They have the ability and enthusiasm to work with researchers, engineers, business consultants, and other designers who will challenge and support one another.
- Communicators. They have strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, and the ability to provide the rationale behind their design decisions to colleagues and clients.
- Empathetic. They desire to truly understand humans and their behavior—and turn complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use solutions.
- Architectural thinkers. They are not only able to understand and visualize complex systems, but work with engineers and systems architects to design solutions that will last.
- Comfortable with ambiguity. They know projects and businesses move fast. That means the path forward isn’t always well-defined. They are comfortable and collaborative through our process.
- Leaders. They lead mid-sized to large projects, manage client relationships, writing and publishing thought leadership documents.
- Working with diverse sets of clients across domains and industries
- Leading the design and prototyping of digital products—websites, apps, and beyond—at all levels of fidelity
- Collaborating with researchers, engineers, business consultants, and other designers to create world-class work
- Conducting user research, communicate findings, translate insights into great new experiences
- Envisioning new, novel experiences beyond what is expected—pushing the envelope beyond screens towards the edge of interaction and technology
- Broadening your skill set beyond your core abilities—which might include project management, client relationship management, and/or technological skill development
- Mentoring and leading members of the team in human-centered design and the field of UI design to develop talent, provide direction, and oversee output and projects
- Contributing to BCG Platinion | MAYA Design’s consulting business by:
- Assisting with business development through writing proposals, scoping projects, and convincing clients of the value of Human-Centered Design
- Contributing to our thought leadership through written publications and speaking at events and conferences
- Leading large complex projects as a project manager
What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)
- 6+ years in an UI or Experience design role or relevant professional experience
- A degree in design, interaction design, design planning, human-computer interaction or other relevant field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a client-facing consulting role
- An outstanding portfolio of work demonstrating strong human-centered design capabilities across a diverse range of projects
- Expert knowledge with at least 5 of the following tools or technologies:
- Sketch
- InVision
- Principle, Framer, or other similar prototyping tools
- HTML & CSS
- JavaScript
- InDesign
- AfterEffects
- Additional consideration for candidates with the following skills:
- Facilitation
- Project management
- Animation
- Illustration
- Print design
- Branding & identity
- Previous mentorship/management experience
- Willingness to travel around the globe to work with clients and BCG teams. At times, this role involves significant travel to client sites. The amount of travel will depend on client needs and nature of projects
- A link to your portfolio that demonstrates your affinity for UI design using human-centered concepts and shows how you approach a design challenge.
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