Direct Client - UX Designer - Burbank CA - Hybrid (Only Visa Independent Candidates)

Job Title: UX Designer Location: Burbank CA - Onsite - Hybrid Long term contract Only Visa Independent Candidates We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced UX Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UX Design, Figma, and proven experience leading design efforts within cross-functional teams. The designer will be responsible for driving a human-centered product vision, executing iterative design research, delivering detailed design solutions, and ensuring alignment with product and business goals. Key Responsibilities • Champion Human-Centered Product Vision • Define strategic design direction for the platform in line with business objectives and product strategies. • Lead the evolution of the platform to support advanced predictive analytics and user experience orchestration. • Design Execution in Agile Cadence • Plan and execute iterative design research (generative and evaluative) to inform product backlog and UX decisions. • Deliver detailed design solutions for user stories, including acceptance criteria and prioritization support. • Operational Excellence • Lead and maintain the POD design system and related design operations resources. • Drive continuous improvement in design processes and practices. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Product Owners, Data Scientists, Developers, and other UX Designers across PODs. • Facilitate discussions to ensure design consistency, efficiency, and delivery-focused outcomes. • Stakeholder Communication • Act as the primary UX expert in sprint demos and stakeholder interactions. • Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and UX best practices. Technical Skills • Figma – design & interaction tool • Miro – collaboration tool • Jira – project management & tracking • Confluence – documentation • Microsoft Office 365 Required Skills & Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in UX Design, with proven expertise in Figma. • Minimum 5 years of design leadership experience, collaborating with diverse stakeholders in cross-functional teams. • Strong portfolio showcasing innovative UX design and problem-solving (include access details if required). • Ability to drive design strategy, innovation, and execution in a fast-paced environment. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience in Enterprise Product Design. • Background in Finance, Media, or Entertainment domains. • Experience with Data Visualization and Rapid Prototyping. • Exposure to software design and development processes. Kindly share resume - senthilbabu.suresh@agilisium.com