Aspentech - Bedford, MA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Principal
Bedford, MA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
As a Principal Interaction Designer at AspenTech, you will be instrumental in shaping the vision and evolution of the AspenTech Design System. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the visual language, components, and documentation of the Design System. You will set high standards for design quality, advocate for accessibility, and mentor junior designers, all while contributing to a team dedicated to revolutionizing industrial engineering software.
Responsibilities
- Design high-quality components and patterns systematically and with attention to detail.
- Evolve the visual design language to create a modern user experience that aligns with AspenTech's brand identity.
- Act as a thought leader for Accessibility and promote its importance within the organization.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of designs.
- Engage with senior leadership to communicate a clear vision and roadmap for the Design System.
- Align expectations and guidelines among cross-functional teams.
- Own and maintain the Design System documentation website.
- Promote Aspen UX within the organization and to the industry.
- Mentor and invest in the development of other team members.
Requirements
- Degree in human-centered design, visual design, computer science, research, psychology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of proven experience in web or product design.
- Exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in visual interface design.
- Exceptional visual design skills focusing on clean, modern, highly interactive interfaces.
- Expert knowledge in Accessibility and WCAG guidelines.
- Self-driven with demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate within a team.
- Systems-thinking ability to extrapolate and extend shared patterns/behaviors.
- Professional experience with design tools such as Figma.
- Deep understanding of web technology.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
- Career development programs
- Support for community service projects
- Social events fostering relationship building
