Associate Design Director at McKinsey & Company

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in interaction design, interface design, human computer interaction, service design, (graphic) design with emphasis on UX or equivalent qualification
• 8+ years relevant industry experience designing applications, experiences, websites, products and services that balance user needs, business objectives and technological constraints
• Strong user-centered design portfolio that spans interface and experience paradigms across platforms, devices and environments with understanding of Agile software development processes and methodologies
• Holistic and human centered approach to product and service design, from research and insight generation to concept to deliverable
• Proven ability as a solid hands-on practitioner demonstrated through a diverse body of work across a range of leading clients
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) with the ability to be a thought partner/ coach to clients and internal team in a fast pace environment
• Experience mentoring designers and other members of a cross-functional team
• Interaction and visual design skills, including use of a diverse set of software such as Adobe CS, Sketch, OmniGraffle, as well as good experience with MS Office
• Excellent knowledge of rapid prototyping tools such as Sketch, Axure, Invision or Flinto
• Strong command of English language (both verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel to up to 90% to client sites