UX Strategist / UX Designer - UXD 0403 MBSPNY#02
Role summary
We are seeking an experienced UX Strategist / UX Designer for a contract role on a large-scale digital transformation initiative. The focus is on redesigning a high-traffic, public-facing website platform to deliver a modern, user-centric experience with improved navigation, usability, and accessibility. Key responsibilities include user research, information architecture redesign, wireframing, and ensuring WCAG 2.1 compliance. The role requires 8-10+ years of experience in UX design or strategy, with proven experience on large-scale digital platforms and expertise in information architecture and user-centered design. Familiarity with Drupal CMS and modern front-end frameworks is preferred.
### Job Title: UX Strategist / UX Designer
### Location: Remote (EST Time Zone Preferred)
### Employment Type: Contract
### Project Overview:
We are supporting a large-scale, enterprise-level digital transformation initiative focused on redesigning and modernizing a high-traffic, public-facing website platform within a regulated, service-oriented environment.
The initiative aims to deliver a modern, user-centric digital experience with improved navigation, usability, accessibility, and a mobile-first approach. The platform supports millions of users and provides real-time information and services.
The technical ecosystem includes Drupal CMS, modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js), real-time data integrations, and multiple third-party tools.
### Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced UX Strategist / UX Designer to lead user experience design and information architecture for a large-scale digital platform. This role will focus on creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging user experiences for complex, data-driven systems.
### Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct user research, usability studies, and stakeholder interviews
- Redesign information architecture and navigation flows
- Develop wireframes, sitemaps, and user journey maps
- Improve usability across complex application interfaces
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
- Support A/B testing, user validation, and continuous optimization efforts
### Required Qualifications:
- 8–10+ years of experience in UX design or UX strategy
- Proven experience working on large-scale, high-traffic digital platforms
- Strong expertise in information architecture and user-centered design
### Preferred Experience:
- Experience with enterprise website redesigns, especially in regulated or public sector environments
- Familiarity with Drupal CMS and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js)
- Experience integrating third-party tools and web applications
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and content optimization
- Experience supporting large-scale content migrations while maintaining performance
*For more details reach at* *spsharma@navitassols.com*.