Lead Strategist / Designer (Hybrid) Cognizant's Digital Engineering Our practice is seeking a highly experienced Senior Strategist with strong background in Design, POV Design, System Management, Design System Creation, Figma, UI Design Patterns, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, Visual Design Elements & Fundamentals, Visual Branding, Heuristic Review, Creative Design for Websites & Apps and Adobe Photoshop. Experience in the Automotive Industry is a plus. Location: Plano, TX. **Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future** Responsibilities • Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive experience strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.• Supervise the creation and management of design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across all digital platforms.• Provide expertise in Experience Design POV to guide the design process and ensure a user-centric approach.• Use Figma and Adobe XD to create high-fidelity prototypes and interactive designs.• Develop and maintain UI design patterns to streamline the process and enhance user experience.• Implement responsive web design principles to ensure optimal performance across various devices and screen sizes.• Apply visual design elements and fundamentals to create aesthetically pleasing and functional designs.• Conduct heuristic reviews to identify usability issues and recommend improvements.• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual branding and design consistency.• Drive creative design initiatives for websites and apps ensuring they meet user needs and business objectives.• Use Adobe Photoshop for advanced image editing and design tasks.• Stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies to continuously improve design practices.• Mentor and guide junior designers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Qualifications: • 8 to 12 years of experience.• Possess a strong background in Experience Design POV Design System Management and Design System Creation.• Demonstrate proficiency in Figma Adobe XD and UI Design Patterns.• Have experience with Responsive Web Design and Visual Design Elements & Funda-mentals.• Show expertise in Visual Branding and Heuristic Review.• Exhibit skills in Creative Design for Websites & Apps and Adobe Photoshop.• Ability to work creatively in a hybrid work model with day shifts.• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior designers.• Commitment to staying updated with the latest design trends and technologies.• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Travel: 0-5% Why Choose Cognizant? Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical trainings to keep your abilities fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications on the newest technologies. If you became comfortable with ambiguity, delight by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you! Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. We consider all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law. About Cognizant:Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a flawless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space. www.cognizant.comNASDAQ: CTSH #IND123